Fulbright v. State

OPINION

CAYCE, Chief Justice.

Introduction

Appellant Bennett Fulbright appeals his conviction for driving with a suspended *231license. After a jury trial, his sentence was assessed at 150 days’ confinement and a $100 fine. On appeal, appellant complains the trial court improperly permitted him to represent himself. Appellant asserts the court failed to adequately admonish him of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, so his waiver of counsel was not knowing, intelligent, and voluntarily. Appellant also contends the trial court abused its discretion by failing to appoint standby…