Large v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “Ideally, the trial judge should conduct a thorough and comprehensive formal inquiry of the defendant on the record to demonstrate that the defendant is aware of the nature of the charges, the range of allowable punishments and possible defenses, and is fully informed of the risks of proceeding pro se.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Scott v. State · Reifer v. State

2. “[A] defendant need not himself have the skill and experience of a lawyer in order competently and intelligently to choose self-representation.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Scott v. State · Reifer v. State

3. “THE COURT: Now, you also have the right to waive your right to counsel. In order to do that I need to make sure that you are doing it voluntarily and knowingly and intelligently. Do you understand that? [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: Is it your desire to go forward without any attorney? [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: You realize that is a-In my belief that is a mistake. There are many legal issues to be addressed, and going forward without an attorney would be haphazard and a mistake. You are nodding your head, yes, you understand that. Do you understand that? [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: Do you understand if you go forward without an attorney you will be held to the same standard as an attorney? [MS. SCOTT]: Yes, I knew that. THE COURT: Do you have any idea how to prepare and participate in a jury trial? [MR. SCOTT]: I have been watching TV and, you know. THE COURT: Well, TV is not how it works. If you think by watching TV that shows you how to do it, then you are sorely misguided. [MR. SCOTT]: Well, I will try my best, man. THE COURT: What is that? [MR. SCOTT): I said I will do my best. THE COURT: You understand the charges against you are very serious? [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: And first degree sexual assault carries a minimum of five years and a maximum of fifty years? [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: And your going forward without an attorney- [MR. SCOTT]: Yeah. THE COURT: -may severely jeopardize your ability to be adequately represented and present your case in front o”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Scott v. State