Stinnett v. State

COBB, Judge.

Stinnett was charged by information with possession of over 20 grams of cannabis, driving without a valid license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and dealing in stolen credit cards. He requested counsel, and the public defender was appointed.

Stinnett then filed several pro se motions which were stricken because he was represented by counsel. A hearing was set on a defense motion to suppress, at which time Stinnett’s appointed counsel moved to withdraw on the ground that Stinnett desired to represent himself. Stinnett confirmed this. The trial court proceeded to explain the…