State v. Hinkley

John W. Hinkley, appellant, and Leroy E. Thrift were charged jointly with one count of burglary in the second degree. Thrift was charged with four counts of forgery in the first degree. It was alleged that Hinkley did “aid, abet, encourage, assist, advise and counsel” Thrift in the forgeries.

Thrift pleaded guilty to one count and, thereafter, testified as a witness for the state at Hinkley’s trial. Hinkley was represented by counsel of his own choice. Counsel withdrew from the case at the time judgment and sentence were entered. Thereafter, appellant Hinkley represented himself on appeal…