P. v. Allen
A jury convicted Richard Allen of transportation of cocaine base (Health & Saf. Code, § 11352, subd. (a)); possession of cocaine base for sale (§ 11351.5); resisting a peace officer (Pen. Code, § 148, subd. (a)(1)); and destroying evidence (Pen. Code, § 135). The court found true four prison priors within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b); four prior convictions for violation of section 11352 (within the meaning of § 11370.2, subd. (a)), and a prior conviction for transportation of a controlled substance within the meaning of Penal Code section 1203.07, subdivision (a)(11).
Allen was sentenced to a determinate term of 11 years in prison.
Allen appeals contending the trial court prejudicially erred in denying his motion, on the day of trial to terminate his pro per status and again appoint defense counsel. We will find no abuse of discretion by the trial court based upon this record, which supports the trial court's view that this last minute request was but one in a series of delays and manipulation of the system by Allen. We will affirm the judgment.
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