Washington v. State

BOWEN, Presiding Judge.

Albert Clarence Washington was convicted of rape in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-6-62(a)(l), Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, with one year to be served in the penitentiary and three years to be served on probation. He raises six issues on this appeal of his conviction.

I

Prior to trial, Washington, an indigent, requested that his appointed counsel withdraw due to an alleged conflict of interest. He then informed the court that he desired to represent himself, and the following occurred in open court:

“THE COURT: Mr.…