State v. Love

LEWIS, Judge.

Defendant was convicted in Robeson County Superior Court of trafficking in cocaine by possession, conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and employing a minor to traffic in cocaine. Defendant appeals.

In his first assignment of error, defendant contends that the trial court erred in allowing him to appear pro se at trial without first determining that he had knowingly, voluntarily, and in writing waived his right to the assistance of counsel.

The record reflects that defendant requested, and was assigned, counsel on 22 November 1995. Defendant pled not…