Serrano v. State

KHOUZAM, Judge.

Anthony Serrano appeals his convictions and sentences for trespass, battery, and criminal mischief. Because the trial court did not renew the offer of counsel at sentencing after Serrano represented himself at trial, we reverse and remand for resen-tencing. We affirm as to the remaining issues.

Prior to trial, Serrano requested to waive his right to counsel and represent himself. In response, the trial judge conducted a Faretta,1 inquiry. At each and every subsequent pretrial hearing, and on the morning of trial, the court renewed the offer of counsel. Serrano persisted in…