PER CURIAM.
Ruben Israel Rentas has filed a petition for writ of mandamus alleging that he has been erroneously denied the right to represent himself in the criminal proceedings pending below. We dismiss the petition as unauthorized.
Generally, a criminal defendant is not entitled to hybrid representation; that is, he may not represent himself, while at the same time being represented by counsel. Sheppard v. State,
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