Williams v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

3 federal appellate · 2 state decisions

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1. “Where Petitioner stated unequivocally and conspicuously his desire to discharge his attorney in a letter filed with the court, was the court required to comply with the requirements of Maryland Rule 4-215(e), without the need for Petitioner to repeat his request in open court? Did the Court of Special Appeals misinterpret Maryland Code (2002, 2011 Cum.Supp.), Criminal Law Article, § 9-408 in upholding Petitioner’s conviction for resisting arrest where the force allegedly used in resisting arrest was “employed against someone other than the police officer who is attempting to effectuate the arrest”?”

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

2. “Case No 12-K-08-1673 The Honorable Judge?? 1/27/2010 My name is Melvin Williams JR Im writting to request New representation From the Public defender’s office. Pending me being able to afford an attorney. MR John Janowich has truly No interest on my behalf in trying to help me on my case. I truly feel Im being mis-represented. May U please remove him from my case. I’ll truly be appreciated. Sincerely Melvin Williams”

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