State v. Van Sickle

WUEST, Chief Justice.

Defendant, Dan Van Sickle, appeals his conviction on two counts of aggravated assault. We reverse and remand.

Defendant was charged with two counts of aggravated assault on May 5,1985. Defendant’s mother hired him an attorney but the attorney withdrew when defendant allegedly refused to cooperate.

A preliminary hearing was held July 1, 1986. When defendant appeared without counsel, the court noted defendant’s counsel had withdrawn and asked defendant whether he intended to represent himself. Defendant chose to proceed without legal counsel.

Arraignment was held on July 7,…