Martinez v. State

OPINION

CLARK, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for robbery by threats. A jury found appellant guilty as charged and assessed punishment at seventeen years’ confinement.

In appellant’s first ground of error, he contends that the trial court violated his rights under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution by forcing counsel upon him over his objection and protest. Appellant claims that his rights, as granted by the Sixth Amendment, include the right to reject the assistance of counsel. 1 In support of his argument, appellant cites Faret ta v. California, 422 U.S. 806,…