State ex rel. Harrison v. Braniff

347 So. 2d 255 | La. | 1977

In re: Robert Harrison, applying for remedial writs.

Writ granted. Trial judge should appoint an attorney to represent defendant. Thereafter, a hearing should be held to determine whether defendant desires to knowingly and intelligently waive counsel and elect to represent himself. Considering defendant’s motion as a motion for recusal of the trial judge, trial judge should then proceed in accordance with La. Code Crim. Procedure, Art. 671 et seq.