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 * Are you ready to go forward on your motion to suppress?


 * Yes, sir.


 * I see that you filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss. Any other motions that you have today?


 * No, sir.


 * 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?


 * 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?


 * Yes, sir.

[]: So—


 * Do you want [defense counsel] standing close in case you have questions? Do you want him to assist you?


 * If he would like—. If he wants to, I don’t have any problem with it.


 * I’ll ask him to stand close and be available if you would like?


 * It’s okay with me.


 * Okay. [Defense counsel], just have a seat.

[]: 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,