State Of Washington, V. Bobby Darnell Gwin

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, No. 84297-8-I Respondent, DIVISION ONE v. PUBLISHED OPINION BOBBY DARNELL GWIN, Appellant. CHUNG, J. — At his trial for unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, felony harassment, and possession of heroin with intent to deliver, Bobby Gwin exercised his right to self-representation. The trial court denied his request for standby counsel, citing its blanket policy to deny such requests. Gwin contends the court’s categorical denial of his request for standby counsel violated his right to represent himself under…