Fitzpatrick

Despite a lengthy jury trial involving 25 felony charges (robbery, carjacking, etc.), numerous firearm enhancements, and multiple felony conviction allegations which culminated in a 404-year 6-month state prison sentence, appellant claims but one error.

Appellant claims his right to represent himself (Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806 [ 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 ]) was improperly revoked and since the error is reversible per se (People v. Joseph (1983) 34 Cal.3d 936 [ 196 Cal.Rptr. 339 , 671 P.2d 843 ]), the entire judgment must be reversed. We find the trial court (Superior Court Judge Michael R. Hoff) was justified in revoking appellant’s pro se status and affirm the judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

Since appellant’s contention raises no trial issues it is unnecessary to detail the trial evidence. This synopsis will suffice.

During a three-week period in May 1995 appellant committed a series of armed robberies and carjackings in Glendale and North Hollywood. Most occurred in underground residential garages. Appellant would confront the driver and passenger with a gun and take their purses, jewelry, money, and sometimes their car. The last…