State v. Bolden

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

This case is here for the second time on appeal. Darrell I. Bolden (Defendant) initially appealed his convictions arguing that the trial court violated his constitutional right to counsel by allowing him to waive counsel while at the same time ordering a report regarding Defendant's competency to stand trial. State v. Bolden, No. ED102965, 558 S.W.3d 513, 2016 WL 7106291 (Mo. App. E.D. Dec. 6, 2016) ( Bolden I ). This Court found Defendant's right to counsel was violated by the trial court's failure to appoint counsel until Defendant's competency was…