Rogers v. State

Adams, Judge.

Kenneth Michael Rogers was convicted by a jury of rape, kidnapping, aggravated sodomy and burglary. He appeals following the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Rogers first contends that the trial court did not adequately inform him of the dangers of proceeding pro se, and therefore he did not knowingly and intelligently relinquish his right to counsel. However, Rogers’ argument on appeal differs from that made in the trial court. Although on appeal Rogers complains about the trial court’s failure to adequately inform him of the dangers of self-representation, the transcript…