State v. Fletcher

Mues, Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Barry W. Fletcher appeals his conviction for third degree assault of an officer, alleging that the trial court erred in denying him his Sixth Amendment right to counsel of his choice and in failing to instruct the jury as to the State’s burden of proof regarding the use-of-force defense. He also alleges that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at his enhancement hearing. Finding Fletcher’s assignments of error to be without merit, we affirm.

II. BACKGROUND

On September 12, 1997, Fletcher was charged by amended information with third degree assault on an…