Young v. State

BOARDMAN, Judge.

Appellant, Ralph Young, was apprehended by police during a break-in and, subsequently, escaped from lawful custody, when he was recaptured he was carrying a pistol in a pants pocket. He was tried separately for escape and the firearm counts: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying a concealed firearm. On November 18, 1974, he was tried for escape. Appellant chose to represent himself. After the state' rested the court addressed appellant in the presence of the jury.

THE COURT: At this time, Mr. Young, you can put on your case. If you would like to get under…