Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State ex rel. Harrison v. Braniff

State ex rel. Harrison v. Braniff
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided June 29, 1977
347 So. 2d 255; 1977 La. LEXIS 5530 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Harrison v. Braniff

Opinion of the Court

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.

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