John R. Peterson v. Louie L. Wainwright Director, Division of Corrections, Florida
This text of 453 F.2d 1376 (John R. Peterson v. Louie L. Wainwright Director, Division of Corrections, Florida) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Opinion
The basis of appellant’s habeas corpus petition was his contention that the state denied him his right to conduct his own defense. The record shows, however, that appellant withdrew his request to appear pro se. He made a clear and knowing election to be represented by counsel at trial.
Affirmed.
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