People v. Rudd
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
TURNER, P. J.—
I. Introduction
On a Friday, a defendant with a 19-year record of felony and misdemeanor convictions requests to proceed in propria persona on the 58th day of the 60 days during which the case must be tried. The experienced judge is concerned that the defendant is using his right to proceed in pro se as a means to delay the trial. The defendant agrees that he will be ready for trial on the last day the case can be tried, which is the following Monday. On Friday, the judge then allows the defendant to proceed in pro se with the express understanding that the trial will…
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