BECKER, J.
Joshua Knox appeals his convictions for one count of controlled substances homicide and one count of delivery of a controlled substance. The State concedes that the conviction for delivery should have merged with the conviction for controlled substances homicide and that there was no basis for a community custody condition prohibiting Knox from possessing alcohol or frequenting establishments where alcohol is the chief commodity for sale. But we reject Knox's claim that the trial court caused reversible error by misadvising him about the maximum sentence he faced; because Knox did not waive his right to counsel, the trial court was not required to engage in a colloquy with him about the consequences of doing so. We accept the State's concessions and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion. We affirm in all other respects.
On December 10, 2009, Joshua Knox purchased heroin and gave some to an acquaintance, Bridgette Johns. Knox and Johns went to Knox's house, used the heroin and fell asleep. Johns awoke twice during the night and complained that she did not feel well, but Knox advised her to go back to sleep. The next morning, Knox found Johns foaming at the mouth and nonresponsive. He called 911, but Johns was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. A forensic toxicologist testified that a heroin overdose was the cause of Johns' death.
Knox was charged with one count of controlled substances homicide and one count of delivery of a controlled substance. On the morning of trial, Knox moved to fire his attorney and proceed either with a public defender or pro se. Knox admitted he had previously been represented by a public defender but had chosen to retain his own counsel. The trial court denied Knox's request to be rescreened for a public defender and gave Knox the choice of proceeding with retained counsel or representing himself. To assist Knox in making the decision, the trial court discussed with Knox his ability to represent himself as well as the penalties Knox faced if convicted. In the course of the colloquy, the trial court asked the prosecutor to state the maximum sentence and standard range for both counts. The prosecutor incorrectly replied that the maximum sentence was 10 years on each count, when in fact the maximum sentence was 20 years due to Knox's prior drug convictions, pursuant to RCW 69.50.408. The prosecutor correctly stated the standard range for both counts. When the trial court asked Knox if he still wanted to represent himself, Knox replied that he didn't "feel comfortable with these decisions" but agreed that he'd "rather not do it on [his] own." He chose to proceed with retained counsel. Following a bench trial, Knox was convicted on both counts. As a condition of community custody, Knox was ordered to "not possess or consume alcohol and . . . not frequent establishments where alcohol is the chief commodity for sale." Knox timely appeals.
Knox argues that the trial court committed reversible error by misadvising him of the maximum sentence he faced if convicted. But because Knox did not want to represent himself, the trial court was not obligated to discuss with him the perils of doing so, and any misinformation regarding the applicable penalties was inconsequential.
Both the United States Constitution and the Washington Constitution guarantee a criminal defendant the right to self-representation.
It was clear that Knox did not want to represent himself. Knox's request for "a court-appointed attorney or the right to represent myself" came in the context of expressing dissatisfaction with his attorney. After the trial court discussed with Knox his educational history, his knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and whether he felt comfortable questioning witnesses, Knox admitted he did not want to proceed pro se and reiterated his request for a public defender. When the trial court informed Knox that was not an option, Knox agreed he wanted to continue being represented by his attorney. Because Knox withdrew his request to represent himself, the trial court was not required to engage in any particular type of colloquy to allow Knox to proceed with counsel. Knox's argument fails.
Knox's two remaining assignments of error are both conceded by the State. Knox argues that convicting him for both controlled substances homicide and delivery of a controlled substance constituted double jeopardy. A defendant may face multiple charges arising from the same conduct, but double jeopardy forbids entering multiple punishments for the same offense imposed in the same proceeding.
Knox also challenges the sentencing court's order that he not possess alcohol or frequent "establishments where alcohol is the chief commodity for sale." A court may impose only a sentence that is authorized by statute.
Affirmed in part and remanded.
LEACH and GROSSE, JJ., concurs.