Wash v. State

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. During his trial for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and simple assault on a peace officer, Gordon Wash became dissatisfied with his attorney and decided to represent himself. The trial court allowed him to do so, with the assistance of his court-appointed counsel. Wash was found guilty on Count I, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and guilty on Count II, but of the lesser offense of disorderly conduct. Wash now appeals, arguing he is entitled to a new trial because (1) the trial court failed to make an on-the-record determination as to…