Goffe v. State

DISSENTING OPINION

HOFFMAN, J.

The majority opinion reverses the judgment of the trial court on the grounds that defendant was not informed by the trial court of his right to pauper attorney and was prejudiced by certain comments made by the prosecuting attorney to the jury. Finding that I cannot agree with either of these grounds for reversal, I respectfully dissent.

IC 1971, 35-4.1-l-2(a) (Burns Code Ed.), provides, in pertinent part, as follows:

“The defendant shall not be called upon to plead until the court has advised him of his right to retain counsel and his right to be provided with…