Griffin v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

James Griffin appeals his conviction of unlawful possession of contraband (a steak knife wrapped in a towel in his locker) while he was incarcerated at Marion Correctional Institution. He claims the trial court erred in “forcing legal counsel on appellant rather than determining if appellant was able to adequately represent himself.” The issue on appeal seems contradictory to the issue before the trial judge, but we nevertheless find no error and affirm.

Griffin’s argument below was that he wanted to fire his appointed counsel and have new counsel appointed for him. Griffin did…