Henson v. State

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Eddie W. Henson, Jr., appeals his conviction of battery by body waste, a Class D felony. 1 On appeal, he raises one issue, which we restate as whether he knowingly and voluntarily waived his Sixth Amendment right to counsel. The State raises one issue on cross-appeal, which we restate as whether the trial court was required to ensure Henson's waiver of his right to counsel was knowing, voluntary and intelligent even though Henson proceeded with assistance of stand-by counsel. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Henson is a resident of the secured housing unit at Wabash…