Opinion ID: 1402700
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Heading: Faretta Warnings

Text: Appellant argues the trial court erred by failing to properly provide Appellant with Faretta warnings when Appellant sought to proceed pro se at the beginning of the sentencing phase. We disagree. As noted above, Appellant did not timely waive his right to counsel and proceed pro se. Hence, Appellant's reliance on Faretta is misplaced. Had Appellant moved to proceed pro se before the trial began, then Faretta would apply. Moreover, Appellant contends that Fuller requires reversal. In Fuller , the defendant moved to proceed pro se before the trial began. 337 S.C. at 241, 523 S.E.2d at 170. However, in this case, Appellant did not seek to proceed pro se until the sentencing phase. Appellant's reliance on Faretta and Fuller is misplaced, and the trial court properly considered the legitimate interests of Appellant and the potential disruption of the proceedings already in progress. [6]