Commonwealth v. Robinson

OPINION BY BOWES, J.:

¶ 1 The issue presented in this case is whether we should remand for a hearing pursuant to Commonwealth v. Grazier, 552 Pa. 9, 713 A.2d 81 (1998). We hold that in any case where a defendant seeks self-representation in a PCRA proceeding and where counsel has not properly withdrawn, a hearing must be held. In doing so, we overrule Commonwealth v. Murray, 836 A.2d 956 (Pa.Super.2003), to the extent that it indicates that such a hearing is unnecessary. We hereby vacate the denial of PCRA relief and remand.

¶ 2 On June 11, 2002, Appellant, Marvin Jamine Robinson, was convicted…