P. v. Thomas
Following a plea to a violation of Penal Code[1] section 273.5, subdivision (a) and the imposition of a four-year sentence, defendant Deontray Deshon Thomas appeals his conviction. He argues the trial court abused its discretion when it granted his motion made under Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806 (Faretta) because it failed to consider whether he lacked the mental capacity to represent himself at trial. Defendant also contends that failure resulted in an invalid waiver, thus, denying him his constitutional right to counsel. We affirm the judgment.
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