State v. Brown

¶ 1. Defendant appeals jury convictions of attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, and grossly negligent operation. He also appeals an order forfeiting his $5000 bail. On appeal, defendant argues that (1) bail forfeiture was erroneous because his appearance was not required and his absence was excusable because he was in federal custody; (2) he did not knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waive his right to counsel; (3) the trial court erred in preventing him from reasserting a defense of insanity; and (4) the trial court erred in instructing the jury that aiming was not an essential…