After violating his probation, Severin Fredrik Gislason, 21, has had his deferred sentence revoked for a 2014 burglary spree.

Gislason on Nov. 13, 2014, received a five-year deferred imposition of sentence for felony burglary and a concurrent five-year deferred imposition of sentence for felony deceptive practices.

Gislason and an accomplice broke into six Bigfork businesses on Feb. 19, 2014, stealing cash, a credit card and other items. They then ran up thousands of dollars in purchases on the credit card.

In Flathead District Court on June 30, Gislason admitted violating travel restrictions when he didn’t get permission or let his supervising officer know he was traveling to Colorado.

On March 16, Gislason was arrested and then jailed for 20 days in Colorado for violating a restraining order after he was found within a mile of the home of a woman he is not allowed to go near because of a pending felony stalking case. He was extradited to Flathead County on April 15.

On the witness stand, Gislason said he took a bus to Colorado around his 21st birthday. While in Colorado, he left a voicemail on the woman’s cellphone.

Gislason also admitted living in Missoula for more than a year without prior approval.

At sentencing, Gislason could face maximum penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a $50,000 fine for felony burglary and up to 10 years and the same fine for felony deceptive practices.

A status hearing is scheduled Aug. 8. Gislason was remanded to the custody of the sheriff in lieu of posting bond.

In an uncommon turn of events, Gislason’s attorney Jessica Polan told the court he wanted to represent himself and didn’t want her services.

“I’ve never had that happen in any of my cases, so I’m not sure how to proceed,” Polan said.

District Judge David Ortley told Gislason he would be held to the same standard as an attorney despite having no legal background or education.

Ortley asked if there was any reason for his decision to represent himself.

“I really have nothing to hide,” Gislason said.

Gislason later said that it would be easier to “just speak from my heart” rather than through an attorney.

“I just think I would be better off by myself. That way I don’t have anyone to blame if I messed up,” Gislason said.

 With serious concerns, Ortley asked if Polan would act as stand-by counsel for any legal questions, which Gislason accepted.

Hilary Matheson is a reporter for The Daily Inter Lake. She may be reached at 758-4431 or hmatheson@dailyinterlake.com.