Montana v. Colt

James Blaze Colt (Colt), appeals his conviction for issuing a bad check (common scheme), and two counts of deceptive practices. The conviction and subsequent sentence and order were entered in the District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County. We affirm the conviction.

In this appeal, we address the following issues raised by Colt:

1. Was the extent of the District Court’s inquiry sufficient to allow Colt to make a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of his right to assistance of counsel?

2. Did the District Court violate Colt’s constitutional right to pro se…