DICKINSON, Justice, for the Court:
¶ 1. In this felony prosecution, the trial court allowed the defendant to represent himself without first obtaining a knowing and intelligent waiver of counsel. We reverse on this important constitutional violation.
BACKGROUND FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
¶ 2. Edgar Patton was indicted for the crime of false pretenses. He unsuccessfully represented himself in the trial court. He appeals, claiming as one of nine...
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