Lyons v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Rose, J.:

Appellant Harold Lyons (Lyons) was convicted and sentenced on five criminal counts relating to the manufacture of methamphetamine. The most important issue raised by this appeal is whether the district court erred by denying Mr. Lyons’ day-of-trial request to represent himself pro se. We conclude that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying Lyons’ request under the facts of this case. Because Lyons’ remaining contentions do not warrant reversal, we affirm the judgment of conviction in all respects.

FACTS

Police conducted surveillance of several…