Toussaint v. State

Moses Toussaint challenges his conviction for armed robbery, arguing that the trial court erred in allowing appellant to represent himself at trial without conducting an adequate Faretta1 inquiry into his waiver of counsel. Under Faretta and its progeny, the trial court is required to make an inquiry on the record which should include evidence of the defendant’s age, mental status, education, and experience; the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, including the nature and complexity of the case, the seriousness of the charges, the potential sentence and any enhancement; and any…