Case Name: STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Robert HARRISON v. Matthew S. BRANIFF, Judge, et al.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1977-06-29
Citations: 347 So. 2d 255
Docket Number: No. 59933
Parties: STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Robert HARRISON v. Matthew S. BRANIFF, Judge, et al.
Judges: 
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 347
Pages: 255–255

Head Matter:
STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Robert HARRISON v. Matthew S. BRANIFF, Judge, et al.
No. 59933.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
June 29, 1977.

Opinion:
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.