State v. Ortega

HASELTON, S. J.

Defendant, who was convicted of multiple offenses arising from an altercation,1 appeals, contending that the trial court erroneously failed to allow his pretrial request to represent himself, rather than proceeding with previously appointed counsel. We agree and, consequently, reverse and remand as to all counts on which defendant was convicted. State v. Hightower, 361 Or 412, 393 P3d 224 (2017); State v. Miller, 254 Or App 514, 522-23, 295 P3d 158 (2013).

Defendant asserts that the trial court, in the circumstances briefly summarized below, violated his rights to…