Johnson v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

The appellant, Clemon Johnson, was convicted of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On appeal, Johnson contends that the trial court erred (1) in allowing the state to introduce character evidence in the form of previous arrests and convictions, and (2) in not informing Johnson that he could discharge his trial counsel and represent himself. Held:

1. During the state’s presentation of its case, the victim testified that Johnson had entered his store at Greenbriar Mall with thé husband of a recently discharged employee. In complaining about…