Massalene v. State

Blackburn, Judge.

Emory Massalene was convicted of theft by taking in connection with his failure to return a rental car. On appeal, Massalene argues that the trial court erred in failing to grant his motion for a continuance of the trial and in failing to recharge the jury on reasonable doubt in response to a jury question. Massalene also argues that there was insufficient evidence upon which to base the verdict.

1. On the morning the case was called for trial, Massalene informed the trial court that he wished to discharge his court-appointed attorney and act as his own counsel. Massalene also…