Johnson v. State

WENNER, Judge.

Ernest Johnson, Jr., appellant, was convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City (Steinberg, J.) of unlawfully carrying a handgun and possession of a handgun by one previously convicted of a crime of violence. Consecutive sentences of three years’ imprisonment were imposed. Appellant raises the following questions on appeal:

1. Did the court below err in failing to determine whether appellant was competent to stand trial, and, thereafter, in failing to determine whether appellant was competent to waive his right to counsel?

2. Did the court below err in refusing…