A defendant who was representing himself was given information by his investigator, such as rap sheets and witnesses addresses, to which defendant was not entitled. At the prosecutors suggestion, the trial court revoked defendants pro per status. The appellate court held it was error to do so for this out-of-court conduct which was not disruptive or obstructive. The appellate court suggested the trial court could have fashioned a sanction less severe than revoking defendants pro per status.
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