State v. Julian, Wm-06-009 (7-13-2007)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Appellant, Jack B. Julian, appeals his conviction for assault entered by the Williams County Court of Common Pleas in the above-captioned case on the grounds that: (1) his waiver of counsel was inadequate; (2) the trial court improperly permitted "hybrid representation"; and (3) appellant's trial counsel was ineffective. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

{¶ 2} On November 16, 2005, appellant was indicted on a single charge of assault, in violation of R.C. 2903.13 (A)(C)(3). On November 17, appellant made his initial…