State v. Lauderdale

OPINION

HERNANDEZ, Judge.

Defendant appeals his conviction on one count of burglary (§ 40A-16-3, N.M.S.A. 1953 (2d Repl.Vol. 6)). Prior to and during the trial the defendant had court-ap- . pointed counsél. Counsel was also appointed to prosecute this appeal, but the defendant filed a motion requesting permission to represent himself, which motion was granted.

The essential facts are uncontradicted. During the early hours of January 11, 1972, Police Officer Pena, on routine patrol, observed a man walking across a parking lot near a shopping center; the man was carrying two bags. All of the…