People v. Sebag

After a bench trial, defendant was convicted of public indecency and acquitted of battery. He was- sentenced to one year’s probation and ordered to pay a fine. Following the trial court’s denial of his request for a public defender, defendant had represented himself at trial.

On appeal, defendant contends (1) that he was not proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, (2) that the trial court erred in denying defendant’s request for the appointment of a public defender, (3) that the trial court failed to properly arraign the defendant or secure a valid waiver of his right to a jury trial and (4)…