State v. Curran

Defendant appeals his conviction for assault in the fourth degree and harassment. ORS 166.065; ORS 163.160. He asserts that his waiver of counsel was invalid. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Defendant was involved in an altercation on November 24, 1992, outside the home that he shares with his daughter. A few days after the incident, he was arrested and charged with assault in the fourth degree and harassment. At defendant’s arraignment, the court read the complaint to defendant and advised him of the maximum penalties for each count, and defendant indicated that he understood. The…