State v. Roberson

Justice PLEICONES:

Respondent Clinton Roberson (Respondent) was tried in absentia and without counsel and was convicted by a jury for failing to register as a sex offender. He was sentenced to 90 days in prison. The trial court denied Respondent’s motion for a new trial on grounds that Respondent waived the right to counsel by his actions. Respondent appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion for a new trial, contending that he was deprived of his right to counsel, and the Court of Appeals reversed. State v. Roberson, 371 S.C. 334, 638 S.E.2d 93 (Ct.App.2006). We granted certiorari and…