PEOPLE v. HIGHTOWER


208 A.D.2d 560 (1994)

616 N.Y.S.2d 1001

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Abraham Hightower, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

October 3, 1994


Ordered that the judgment is affirmed.

Prior to the trial, the defendant requested permission to dismiss his court-appointed attorney. The court granted this request and assigned new counsel. The defendant then applied to proceed pro se and, after extensive discussion, assured the court that he understood the dangers of self-representation but stated that he had a constitutional right to proceed pro se and...

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