State v. Nicholas

Duane E. Nicholas appeals from the judgment and sentence entered following his conviction on four counts of first degree robbery. Nicholas contends that he was denied his right to proceed pro se and that he was denied effective assistance of counsel when the trial court failed to grant a continuance. Nicholas also challenges two jury instructions.

Nicholas was charged by amended information with four counts of first degree robbery. The charges arose from robberies at a jewelry store, two convenience stores, and a liquor store that occurred between February 12, 1987, and May 2, 1987. Nicholas…