Court Opinion

ID: 9681310
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 07:47:58.443623+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:17:33.204084
License: Public Domain

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING
PER CURIAM:
By his motion the appellant asserts he should be granted a rehearing or the case should be transferred because the trial judge did not advise the appellant concerning the perils of self-representation and that the appellant did not act knowingly or intelligently. Rule 29.11, with exceptions not here applicable, provides “allegations of error to be preserved for appellate review must be included in a motion for new trial.” Rule 30.20, with exceptions not here applicable, provides “allegations of error not briefed on appeal will not be considered by the appellate court.”
The point the appellant would belatedly present was not raised in his motion for a new trial. It was not briefed on appeal. It is not for consideration by the court.
If the point should be considered, it would be determined adversely to the appellant. The record shows he had experience in respect to criminal cases. He had a jury trial in which he was represented by counsel a short time before the trial in question. The trial court repeatedly admonished the appellant to get a lawyer. When the trial court told the appellant he only thought he was ready without a lawyer, the message was clear. Further, an occurrence immediately after the verdict was returned must be noticed. After the time within which the appellant had to file a motion for a new trial was fixed, the trial court admonished the appellant to get a lawyer without delay. To that appellant replied, “I have got one, as far as that goes.” This statement can carry no connotation other than the conclusion the services of a lawyer had been available to the appellant. However, as a matter of tactics, he chose to proceed without a lawyer.
In the remaining points of his motion the appellant again argues that he was indigent and rehashes other issues. This is contrary to Rule 84.17. The motion for rehearing or transfer is overruled.
All concur.