State v. Bunyard

The opinion of the court was delivered by Beier, J.:

*904 Defendant Josiah R. Bunyard appeals his convictions for battery, aggravated battery, attempted violation of a protective order, and intimidation of a witness.

During the course of his case, Bunyard was very active in his defense. At a motions hearing on the Friday before his trial was to begin on Monday, Bunyard interjected during argument before the court. The district judge told Bunyard that he could either speak through his appointed lawyer or represent himself. Given those options, Bunyard said he would represent himself. After…