Opinion by Judge CONNELLY.
Defendant, Allen Charles Bergerud, appeals his murder and assault convictions after a trial in which he represented himself. We reverse the convictions and remand for a new trial because defendant's constitutional right to counsel was violated by requiring him to choose between having counsel or an innocence defense.
I. Background
Defendant originally was charged with capital murder for killing his ex-girlfriend L.C. and...
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