Lovelace v. State

Mikell, Judge.

After a jury trial, Timothy Lovelace was convicted of burglary. Lovelace contends that the trial court erred in (i) not allowing him to represent himself; (ii) admitting hearsay; (iii) removing him from the courtroom during trial; (iv) failing to recharge the jury concerning his right not to testify; and (v) requiring him to wear a “stun belt” during trial. Lovelace also claims that the evidence was insufficient to support the verdict and that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We affirm for the reasons set forth below.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the…