State v. Ludwick

The defendant in this case, Harold S. Lud-wiek, was charged with third-offense driving under the influence, in violation of W.Va. Code § 17C-5-2, and third-offense driving while license suspended for driving under the influence, in violation of W.Va.Code § 17B-4-3. Prior to the trial in his case, he moved, pro se, for a severance of the two charges and a separate trial on each of the charges. The Circuit Court of Preston County denied that motion and proceeded to try the defendant on both charges simultaneously. At the conclusion of the trial, the defendant was found guilty as charged on both…