Lee v. State

BOWEN, Presiding Judge.

Donnie Lee was convicted of attempted assault in the first degree and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment. Lee raises fifteen issues on this appeal from that conviction.

I

Counsel was appointed to represent Lee at trial. By the time of trial, Lee had been represented by seven different attorneys. After the jury had been selected, Lee elected to represent himself. The trial judge ordered appointed counsel “to observe the proceedings and be available for consultation with Mr. Lee, if he requests it.”

The trial judge personally advised Lee of the dangers of…