What is the effect of defendant waiving his right to counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Arteaga, H045246 (Cal. App. 2018):
The following day, defendant waived his right to counsel under Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806. He subsequently filed a demurrer to the complaint, which was denied.
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