People v. Rawson

Opinion by

Judge GRAHAM.

Defendant, William Merlin Rawson, appeals the judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict finding him guilty of two counts of second degree assault on a peace officer. Defendant also appeals his sentence. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Defendant was charged with two counts of second degree assault on a peace officer. He secured a $10,000 bond for his release and retained private counsel. Counsel later withdrew, and the case proceeded to trial, where defendant represented himself. Upon conviction on both counts, the court sentenced defendant to the Department…