David Antonio Williams v. State of Florida

David Antonio Williams appeals his convictions and sentences for two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and two counts of resisting an officer with violence. Williams argues that the trial court reversibly erred by denying his request to represent himself at trial, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel from his appointed attorney. Finding that the court incorrectly denied Williams’ request to represent himself, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

Prior to trial, Williams, filed a written waiver of representation by counsel stating that he “voluntarily, knowingly…