Gettis v. State

Appellant seeks review of his conviction and sentence for armed robbery with a firearm, alleging that the trial court improperly conducted both a Nelson inquiry1 and a Faretta2 inquiry, and improperly restrained Appellant during final argument. We affirm as to the Nelson inquiry, and Appellant’s restraint. See Kenney v. State, 611 So.2d 575 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992); Kearse v. State, 605 So.2d 534, 536 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992). However, because the trial court discharged Appellant’s attorney, relegating Appellant to pro se status without a proper waiver, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

At trial,…