Photo: Robert Jack Williford
A Norfork man arrested after he allegedly used a baseball bat to break windows on a vehicle belonging to a person with whom he was fighting appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court earlier this month.
Thirty-two-year-old Robert Jack Williford was asked if he intended to hire a lawyer or make application to obtain a Public Defender.
He said he intended to defend himself.
Circuit Judge John Putman said it was Williford’s right to act as his own attorney but pointed out it was not something that was highly recommended for any defendant facing felony charges.
A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.
In early October, Williford was reported to be causing a disturbance at a residence along Reds Landing Trail.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Williford had signed a “No Contact Order” in May covering two residents — both females — at the home.
The order, which also prohibited Williford from being at the Reds Landing Trail address, was taken out after he had been charged with third- degree domestic battery.
The incident happened Oct. 7.
The person with whom Williford had the confrontation and who owned the car he struck with the baseball bat provided information about the incident to the responding deputy.
Williford had left the residence before law enforcement arrived.
According to the probable cause affidavit, the bat-wielding Williford did an estimated $1,200 in damage to the vehicle.
Williford is charged with violating a No Contact Order and criminal mischief.
His bond is set at $5,000.
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