Gladden v. State

OPINION

COATS, Chief Judge.

David G. Gladden was charged with driving with a suspended license. At his arraignment, and in subsequent hearings over the next six months, Gladden declined to request appointed counsel, instead asserting that he wanted to hire private counsel. However, despite repeated continuances and warnings that he would have to proceed pro se if he did not find an attorney by the trial date, Gladden showed up at trial unrepresented. The district court refused to grant another continuance, and Gladden proceeded pro se. At trial, Gladden did not testify or present any evidence…