While the trial court properly allowed the appointed public defender to assist Daguilar, and even gave them time to practice whispering, it would have been improper for the trial court to allow the attorney, who was acting solely as an advisor, to conduct aspects of the trial after Daguilar exercised his right of self-representation. Cargill v. State, 255 Ga. 616, 622-623 (3) ( 340 SE2d 891) (1986); Vick v. State, 237 Ga. App. 762, 763 (2) ( 516 SE2d 815) (1999).Judgment affirmed.