People v. Carter

This appeal was brought by the defendant, Alfred Carter, for convictions of two counts of aggravated assault, battery, resisting a peace officer, reckless driving and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer for which he was sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment of 120 days and was fined $300. At the arraignment, after being informed of his right to counsel, including appointed counsel, the defendant simply stated that he pleaded not guilty and requested a bench trial. On the date of trial, the defendant informed the court that he was not prepared to proceed to trial and requested…