THIGPEN, Judge.
Wilbert Seymore ("Defendant") signed a waiver of counsel form waiving his right to assigned counsel. At trial, Defendant proceeded pro se. We must determine whether the trial court erred in allowing Defendant to proceed pro se without conducting a thorough inquiry as required by N.C. Gen.Stat. § 15A-1242. We conclude the superior court erred and grant Defendant a new trial.
The evidence of record tends to show that on 6 July...
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