People v. McIntyre

After being convicted, on his plea of guilty, of attempting to carry a concealed weapon,* 1 defendant appeals as of right. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

I

Because defendant initially challenges the propriety of his plea based upon his view that the plea was accepted without either his being fully represented by counsel or the inclusion of his waiver of the right to counsel, it is necessary to set forth in some detail the factual setting upon which his claim is based.

Prior to trial, defendant’s court-appointed counsel proffered a motion to withdraw as counsel. At the hearing on…