In an appeal from a conviction for first degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm, the Court of Appeal agreed with appellant’s argument that the trial court abused its discretion and violated his right to due process when it denied him a continuance to investigate and file a motion for new trial after granting his motion for self-representation. The Court of Appeal conditionally affirmed the conviction and sentence and remanded with directions for the trial court to grant a reasonable continuance allowing appellant to investigate and file a new trial motion. If the court grants a new trial, the conviction and sentence will be reversed; if it denies the motion, they will stand.