State v. Paterson

HUNTER, Robert C., Judge.

Charles Benjamin Paterson (“defendant”) appeals from his convictions of speeding and driving while impaired. Defendant argues that his waiver of counsel was invalid because his waiver of counsel form was incomplete and the trial court erred in failing to conduct an adequate inquiry pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1242 (2009). After careful review, we find no error.

Background

Defendant was charged in February 2008 with speeding at 59 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone and driving while impaired. In December 2008, defendant was found guilty of both charges at a…