Carr v. State

RATLIFF, Chief Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Randy Lee Carr appeals his conviction of Burglary, a Class C felony, 2 and his habitual offender enhancement. We reverse and remand.

ISSUES

We address the two dispositive issues on appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in finding that Carr waived his right to a jury at trial and at his habitual offender proceedings by his absence at trial?

2. Did the trial court err in finding that Carr waived his right to counsel?

FACTS

Carr was charged with burglary on January 18, 1989. He appeared with counsel at the initial hearing and requested a jury trial. The trial was…