California Court of Appeal December 6, 1979, Crim. 32173 (People v. Burdine)

Opinion

HASTINGS, J.

Defendant Hosea Burdine

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was charged by information with burglary (count I - Pen. Code, § 459) and attempted burglary (count II - Pen. Code, §§ 664, 459). Six prior felony convictions were also alleged. Represented by a deputy public defender, defendant pled not guilty and denied the priors. Subsequently, his motion to represent himself was granted.