State v. Forte

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Jimmy Lee Forte, Jr. ("Defendant") appeals from judgments entered upon jury verdicts finding him guilty of seven counts of larceny of a firearm, two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of larceny after breaking and entering, and one count each of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny, and possession of firearm by a felon. The jury also found Defendant attained habitual felon status.

On original appeal, Defendant contended the trial court erred by (1) allowing Defendant to represent himself because he forfeited his right to counsel; (2)…