J.M. Johnson, J. ¶1 This case involves a criminal defendant’s “right to appear and defend in person, or by counsel,” which is expressly protected by Washington Constitution article I, section 22. Kurt Madsen was first represented in a criminal proceeding by counsel appointed for him. Unhappy with counsel, Madsen moved to proceed pro se on three occasions, citing and quoting the relevant Washington constitutional provision. The t…
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