Judgment reversed, on the law, and new trial granted.
Memorandum:
Prior to the prosecutor's opening statement, defendant requested permission to represent himself on charges of attempted burglary in the third degree and possession of burglar's tools. The trial court, without questioning the defendant in any significant way, granted his request but ordered counsel previously assigned to stand by throughout the trial. The defendant conducted the examination...
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