Bolt v. State

Tom Glaze, Justice.

On August 5,1992, James W. Bolt was charged with the crime of theft of property by deception. He was arraigned on August 31, 1992, and he pled not guilty. At the arraignment, the court informed him of his rights, including his right to a trial by jury. Both Bolt and his attorney signed a form which set out those rights. The form further reflects the attorney’s declaration that he believed Bolt was capable of understanding the rights given him and the substance of the proceeding.

Bolt and his attorney appeared for trial on December 9, 1992, and the trial court commenced the…