Williams v. State

Kenneth B. Williams challenges his judgment and sentence, as well as a related finding of violation of probation, arguing that the trial court erred in failing to conduct a Nelson1 hearing after he requested discharge of his appointed trial counsel. We agree and reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Williams was charged by information with driving while his license was can-celled, suspended, or revoked (count I) and trafficking in amphetamine or methamphetamine (count II). At a pretrial suppression hearing, the following exchange took place between Williams, who was represented by…