State v. Graff

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Appellant Gary Lee Graff was convicted of first degree criminal sexual conduct in violation of Minn.Stat. § 609.342, subd. l(h)(v) (1990), and given a 110 month sentence. Appellant was required to represent himself throughout the trial. Appellant argues he was denied his constitutional right to an attorney because the trial court refused his late request for appointment of a public defender. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

On May 28, 1992, appellant was charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct. At his arraignment on June 2, appellant was told he had the right to an…