Monte v. State

ON RETURN TO REMAND

The appellant, James Marvin Monte, pleaded guilty to the unlawful use of a vehicle, a violation of § 13A-8-11, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to 12 months in the county jail and was placed on work release. We previously remanded this case so that the trial court could hold a hearing and determine whether the appellant, who was not represented by counsel, had voluntarily waived his right to counsel. Monte v. State,690 So.2d 516 (Ala.Cr.App. 1996).

The trial court has complied with our directions and has filed a return to remand. The trial court made the following…