Miller v. State

OPINION

MATTINGLY-MAY, Judge.

Dayon Miller appeals his conviction of battery with a deadly weapon, a Class C felony. 1 He raises three issues, two of which we address: 2

1. Whether the trial court adequately advised Miller of the dangers and disadvantages of representing himself in order to ensure he knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel; and

2. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in declining to allow standby counsel to conduct voir dire.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On July 25, 2001, Paul Clark was a guard at the Wabash Valley Correctional…