District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.
PER CURIAM.
Before a defendant in a criminal proceeding will be permitted to act as his own counsel, the trial court shall make an inquiry on the record to demonstrate that the defendant fully understands and appreciates the seriousness of the charges and is capable of representing himself. The test as laid down by the U.S. Supreme Court reads as follows:
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