McDaniel v. State

Boggs, Judge.

Danny McDaniel appeals from his convictions of mortgage fraud and theft by taking. He contends that he is entitled to a new trial, *674because (1) he did not knowingly and intelligently waive his Sixth Amendment right to counsel, and (2) the trial court abused its discretion by denying his request for a continuance to hire counsel. For the reasons explained below, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

1. Relying upon Faretta v. California, 422 U. S. 806 (95 SCt 2525, 45 LE2d 562) (1975) and Clarke v. Zant, 247 Ga. 194 (275 SE2d 49) (1981), McDaniel asserts that the trial court failed…