Cook v. State

The defendant was tried for and convicted of the offense of simple larceny. When the case was called for trial the following colloquy took place: The court: “George, have you got a lawyer?” The defendant: “No, sir.” The court: “Have you tried to get one?” The defendant: “No, sir, I ain’t tried to get *225one. I was just caugbt np yesterday.” The court: “Call the first twelve jurors to the box.” The court: “George, does that'jury look all right to you?” The defendant: “Yes, sir, I guess they will do.” At the close of the evidence the court asked the following question: “George, do you want to…