Herron v. State

BLACK, Judge.

Trenton Herron challenges his judgments and sentences for robbery with a firearm, grand theft motor vehicle, and felonious possession of firearms. Of the issues Herron raises on appeal, we find merit only in his argument that the trial court reversibly erred in failing to address his unequivocal requests to discharge appointed counsel and represent himself. As a result, we are compelled to reverse for a new trial.

Following appointment of regional counsel, Herron filed a handwritten motion seeking to dismiss his attorney and represent himself. The motion stated, in its entirety:…