The case of two men who are accused of taking bogus charity collections has been delayed after they decided to represent themselves.
James Monteiro and Jordan Fletcher were given more time to study prosecution papers before they are asked to enter pleas at Exeter Crown Court.
Both told a judge they have decided to represent themselves despite being warned that the case is a complex one which may involve difficult legal issues.
Fletcher, aged 22, of Bladon Close, Newton Abbot, who is now working as a playground installer, and Monteiro, aged 25, of Larkspur Drive, Newton Abbot, who is now a serving soldier, were bailed without entering pleas.
Monteiro is accused of seeking donations in December 2014 for Kids@Xmas by falsely saying the money would be given to buy toys as Christmas presents.
He is also alleged to have produced a leaflet called Youth Recruit Periodical with the intention of using it in fraud. He is also accused of taking donations for Save a Heart in Teignmouth. He did not enter any pleas.
Fletcher is alleged to have committed three offences of fraud by false representation by collecting for homeless children and young people and keeping the donations for himself. Plus two related offences.
He is also alleged to have made fraudulent collections in Barnstaple in January 2015 by falsely claiming a percentage of donations was going to the homeless charity Shelter.