Statute that requires a writing for waiver of counsel does not apply to an implied waiver of counsel, such as when a defendant refused to retain counsel and to expressly waive counsel. A defendant’s objection is not necessary to preserve error in allowing a waiver because a defendant never objects to their own waiver of counsel.
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