Post v. Boles’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate · 3 state decisions

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1. “The record in this case reveals an individual who was ready, willing, and even anxious to face the consequences of a wild fling at lawlessness. Post's representations that he was not aware of his right to counsel do not impress the court. And no significant factor appears in the record from which it can be inferred that Post had any hidden doubt as to whether he should interpose an attorney between himself and a prompt liquidation of his criminal liability. Further, in spite of Post's previous mental condition, the evidence showed that he was acutely sensible of his predicament. He was described by all witnesses as appearing normal and lucid. His tolerably literate confessional statement discloses no hint of abnormality. On the contrary, it shows normal feelings of remorse and a not-unnatural concern for and desire to exculpate Peggy Ann Hosey, with whom Post was emotionally attached. That concern was reiterated in open court when the Judge asked Post if there was anything he wished to say prior to the imposition of sentence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Post v. Boles

2. “is a question of fact to be decided with reference to the particular facts of each case.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Post v. Boles

3. “intelligently, understandingly, and competently waived his right to counsel”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Post v. Boles