By: Derek Hawkins//September 23, 2015//
Criminal
WI Court of Appeals – District III
Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz, J., and Thomas Cane, Reserve Judge.
Forfeiture of Right to Counsel – Competency
2014AP2699-CR State of Wisconsin v. Paul Golden
Paul Golden appeals a judgment convicting him of two counts of battery by a prisoner. He represented himself at a jury trial after the circuit court allowed his fourth attorney to withdraw and concluded Golden forfeited his right to counsel by his conduct. Golden argues the circuit court erred by concluding he forfeited his right to counsel and, furthermore, that he was not competent to represent himself. We reject these arguments and affirm the judgment.
Decision
Affirmed. Per Curiam.