State v. Hoffman

BURNETT, Judge.

Dale Hoffman appeals a judgment convicting him of two counts of robbery. The primary issue is whether Hoffman waived his right to testify. As explained below, we hold that the record fails to show a valid waiver, but that the error is harmless in light of the testimony Hoffman claims he would have presented. Our opinion also addresses a secondary issue concerning the trial court’s refusal to sever the robbery charges. Although additional issues have been raised, we decline to discuss them here because we find either that they are clearly lacking in merit or that they have been…