Prior to the commencement of jury selection in this case counsel for the defendant stated to the trial court that the defendant wished to represent himself at trial. The court, after hearing only defense counsel's statement to the effect that the defendant was intelligent, familiar with the case and not satisfied with counsel's representation, summarily denied the application. It is well settled that when a defendant has timely interposed his right to self-representation...
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