P. v. Judge
On September 14, 2011, an information alleged that defendant and appellant Larry Louis Judge (1) possessed a controlled substance in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350, subdivision (a) (count 1); and (2) transported a controlled substance in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11352, subdivision (a) (count 2). The information also alleged that defendant had been convicted of a violent or serious felony within the meaning of Penal Code section 667, subdivisions (b) through (i), and had served two prior prison terms within the meaning of Penal Code section 667.5, subdivision (b).
On September 8, 2011, defendant waived his right to counsel and chose to represent himself. On September 21, 2011, defendant affirmed his prior waiver of his right to counsel. On December 2, 2011, the trial court denied defendant’s motion for a change of venue. It also denied defendant’s motion for recusal of the trial judge under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6.
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