People v. Hasan CA4/1

INTRODUCTION

Jawwaad Xavier Hasan appeals from a final judgment following a jury trial. He contends (1) the trial court failed to obtain a valid waiver of his right to counsel and (2) the case should be remanded to determine whether Hasan was competent to waive his right to counsel and to stand trial under Indiana v. Edwards (2008) 554 U.S. 164 (Edwards). Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The People charged Hasan with one count of resisting an executive

officer (Pen. Code,1 § 69) and one count of misdemeanor trespassing (§ 602, subd. (o)(1)). The complaint included 11 prior strike allegations under sections 667, subd. (b)–(1); 1170.12; and 668, and an allegation that Hasan was ineligible for probation under section 1203, subdivision (e)(4). We omit the facts underlying these offenses because they are not challenged on appeal or relevant to our resolution of the issues presented. In February 2024, the court held a hearing regarding Hasan’s decision to represent himself. The deputy public defender representing Hasan provided him with a Faretta/Lopez waiver and counsel provided Hasan’s signed waiver to the court. On the form, Hasan listed his charges,…