Taylor v. State

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

Eddie M. Taylor (“Taylor”) was convicted in Elkhart Superior Court of Class A felony dealing in cocaine and Class B felony dealing in cocaine. On appeal, Taylor claims that he was denied his Sixth Amendment right to counsel when the trial court granted Taylor’s request to proceed pro se. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

On March 9, 2007, the State charged Taylor with two counts of dealing in cocaine, one as a Class A felony, and the other as a Class B felony. Taylor was released on bond and expressed his desire and intention to retain private counsel to represent…