State v. Enright

Following trial by jury in the District Court of the Sixteenth Judicial District, Rosebud County, Enright was convicted of aggravated assault, a felony. This appeal followed. We reverse.

The issues before the court are:

1. Was Enright denied effective assistance of counsel?

2. Did Enright voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waive her right to counsel?

On July 21, 1986, following completion of her shift as a bartender, Enright remained in the Ashland bar as a patron. At approximately 10:30 p.m., Enright’s former stepdaughter, Georgia Wilson, and several other people congregated in the street…