P. v. Codero CA3
Defendant Lance Michael Cordero received a grant of three years’ probation based on his plea of no contest to possession of a firearm while under the influence of methamphetamine, driving on a suspended license with a prior conviction of the same offense, and driving under the influence of a drug. Before the trial court imposed sentence, defendant moved to represent himself in order to withdraw the plea. (Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806 [45 L.Ed.2d 562] (Faretta).) After a hearing, the trial court denied the motion, finding defendant was not competent to represent himself and his attempt to do so would likely disrupt the proceedings. (People v. Welch (1999) 20 Cal.4th 701 (Welch).) Defendant appeals from the order denying his motion, having received a certificate of probable cause to do so. We affirm.
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