Farid v. State

The appellant, Myra Black Farid, was found guilty in a jury trial of trafficking in cocaine, a violation of § 13A-12-231, Code of Alabama 1975. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The appellant, who represented herself at trial, argues that the trial court erred in not advising her that she could withdraw her waiver of the right to counsel at any time during the proceedings, pursuant to Rule 6.1 (b), Ala. R. Crim. P. We agree.