What is the test for an individual to give up their right to counsel and represent themselves?

What is the difference between a defendant's absolute right to counsel and his unqualified constitutional right to discharge counsel if he pleases and represents himself? (California, United States of America)

If counsel discovered that the burglary had been reduced to a misdemeanor, and lodged an objection below, would counsel have discovered that counsel had discovered that Counsel had discovered it was a misdemeanor? (California, United States of America)

Does Counsel's statements imply that Counsel never stated whether a witness's statement was made in connection with the matter on which counsel represented her? (California, United States of America)

What are defendant's rights regarding counsel, counsel and Boykin/Tahl rights? (California, United States of America)

Does a defendant have the right to waive their right to counsel and elect to represent themselves? (California, United States of America)

Can a defendant who is represented by counsel during the first part of a criminal trial invoke his right to self-representation mid-trial? (California, United States of America)

Can a defendant argue that counsel's failure to object to the prosecutor's argument violated his right to effective assistance of counsel? (California, United States of America)

What is the proper admonishment for a defendant who seeks to forego the right to counsel and to represent himself? (California, United States of America)

Is a prosecutor's comment that defense counsel was seeking to "distract the jury from the evidence as an attack on counsel's integrity a fair response to defense counsel's remarks? (California, United States of America)

Does a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel include a right to loyal assistance? (California, United States of America)