State v. Campen

Cureton, Judge:

Danny Lee Campen was indicted for assault with intent to kill, taking of hostages, and kidnapping. The kidnapping charges were dismissed and Campen was convicted for assault with intent to kill and taking of hostages. Campen raises two issues on appeal. First, he argues the trial court erred in allowing him to represent himself at trial without first warn ing him of the hazards of self-representation. Secondly, he argues the trial court erred in charging the jury only that it could return verdicts of guilty, not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity; the error being the…