Glaze v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

James E. Glaze, Jr., appeals from his conviction of simple battery contending the trial court erred in allowing him to waive his right to counsel without insuring that the waiver was knowing, intelligent and voluntary. Held:

The record indicates that before trial Glaze signed a form entitled “Waiver of Rights for Trial Without a Jury” and initialed the section which states: “I do not desire a lawyer appointed or employed, and waive the right to have an appointed lawyer or employed lawyer to represent me.” Just prior to trial, the court briefly examined the defendant about…