State v. Barnes

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

Defendant Anthony Ray Barnes appeals his convictions on one charge of first-degree premeditated murder and one charge of aggravated assault. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years for the murder, with a consecutive 14 months for the aggravated assault.

Barnes raises five issues:(1) Whether the district judge erred by failing to investigate Barnes’ competency to stand trial rather than accepting his waiver of juiy trial;(2) Whether Barnes’ waiver of his right to juiy trial was knowing and voluntary;(3)…