German v. State

The defendant, Charles German, was convicted by a jury of kidnapping and rape. He now appeals raising the following issues:

1. Whether the trial court erred in permitting defendant to represent himself;

2. Whether the court erred in denying defendant’s pro se request for a continuance;

3. Whether the court erred in appointing standby counsel and in directing said standby counsel to take over the defense; and

4. Whether the court erred in admitting a statement made by a co-defendant.

The evidence most favorable to the state indicates that the defendant was identified as one of three men who…