State v. Sage, 22078 (11-30-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-Appellant Gordon Sage was indicted on two counts of aggravated murder, one count of aggravated burglary, one count of aggravated robbery, one count of having a weapon while under disability, including firearm specifications. After arraignment, the trial court appointed counsel for Sage and set the trial date for January 31, 2005.

{¶ 2} Eleven days before trial, Sage's family retained new counsel for Sage, and the trial was continued. On the day of trial, Sage's counsel informed the court that Sage wanted to discharge them. Sage indicated that his mother did not have any…