Van Riper v. State

MACY, Justice.

Appellant Courtney James Van Riper appeals from his conviction for felony larceny by bailee.

We affirm as modified.

Issues

Appellant presents eight issues:

I. Whether defendant was denied the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of counsel at trial and sentencing after initially asserting the right to self representation but on the same day, and well in advance of trial, advised the trial court of an unambiguous desire for counsel and an inability to proceed at trial without counsel?

II. Whether defendant made a voluntary waiver of the Sixth Amendment right to jury trial by…