Ruiz v. State

WIGGINTGN, Judge.

Appellant appeals his convictions, after trial by jury, of possession of cocaine, in violation of section 893.13(l)(e), Florida Statutes, and possession of cocaine upon the grounds of a state correctional institution, in violation of section 944.47, Florida Statutes. We reverse appellant’s conviction under section 893.13(l)(e), Florida Statutes, and remand for a new trial on the remaining count.

In his first point on appeal, appellant challenged the trial court’s denial of his motion to discharge his public defender and allow him to represent himself. After consideration of…