State v. Moultrie

Ness, Justice:

Appellant Earl Moultrie was convicted of housebreaking and grand larceny. We affirm.

Appellant broke a window and entered an appliance and tire store during the night. Before he was apprehended he moved one tire outside the building and two tires thirty-three feet from the tire rack.

Choosing to represent himself, appellant entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. After examination at the State Hospital, he was found competent to stand trial.

Appellant alleges he was precluded from adequately conducting his insanity defense because the trial court refused his request to…