People v. Reifsteck

— Judgment unanimously affirmed. Memorandum: Although the trial court did not conduct a formal inquiry of defendant’s age, experience, education and knowledge of the hazards of pro se representation (see, People v Kaltenbach, 60 NY2d 797, 799; People v Williams, 96 AD2d 740), our review of the record reveals that defendant was 35 years old with a 20-year criminal record including a prior felony; that he had a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system and of the rights and remedies available to him; that he was articulate in advancing his legal arguments and was firm in his…