Coast v. Georgia

Following a jury trial, Jerome Coast was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon during the commission of a crime in connection with the shooting death of Michael James. Coast appealed, contending the trial court abused its discretion by denying his request to represent himself on the sole basis that the request came after his trial had begun. Finding no reversible error, the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed. View "Coast v. Georgia" on Justia Law