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STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Robert HARRISON v. Matthew S. BRANIFF, Judge, et al.
    No. 59933.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    June 29, 1977.
   In re: Robert Harrison, applying for remedial writs.

Writ granted. Trial judge should appoint an attorney to represent defendant. Thereafter, a hearing should be held to determine whether defendant desires to knowingly and intelligently waive counsel and elect to represent himself. Considering defendant’s motion as a motion for recusal of the trial judge, trial judge should then proceed in accordance with La. Code Crim. Procedure, Art. 671 et seq.