State v. Denbeck

Defendant was issued a speeding ticket for driving 69 miles per hour in a 55 m.p.h. zone in Cuming County. He asked for and received a continuance of his appearance date, was permitted to enter a not guilty plea by telephone, and was given a trial date. He later obtained a continuance of trial because of weather conditions.

Defendant appeared in county court for trial and informed the trial judge he would like to obtain an attorney for trial. The trial judge continued the case until the next day. Defendant rejected the continuance, waived any right he had to counsel, and asked for an immediate…