The Court: Are you ready to go forward on your motion to suppress?
The Defendant: Yes, sir.
The Court: I see that you filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss. Any other motions that you have today?
The Defendant: No, sir.
The Court: Let me look. Here’s something else that you filed. Let me get to it. Oh, that’s just—. That’s the only motion. Are you ready to go forward? Do you have any witnesses?
. . . .
The Court: Before we go forward, we had a long discussion earlier today, and I know I’ve seen a lot of people since then, and you made a decision—. After I questioned you, you made a decision that you think it’s in your best interest to represent yourself. Is that correct?
The Defendant: Yes, sir.
[Defense Counsel]: So—
The Court: Do you want [defense counsel] standing close in case you have questions? Do you want him to assist you?
The Defendant: If he would like—. If he wants to, I don’t have any problem with it.
The Court: I’ll ask him to stand close and be available if you would like?
The Defendant: It’s okay with me.
The Court: Okay. [Defense counsel], just have a seat.
[Defense Counsel]: Yes, sir.
The trial court then held the suppression hearing. Shabazz conducted the cross-examination of all the State’s witnesses. Defense counsel was on hand during the questioning,
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