John R. Peterson v. Louie L. Wainwright Director, Division of Corrections, Florida

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

Feb. 7, 1972.

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals · decided 1972-02-07

Cited by 2 later decisions — most recently February 1972

2 federal appellate ·

Relies on Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Co. of New York

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Opinion by Per Curiam · Decided 1972-02-07

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Before JOHN R. BROWN, Chief Judge, and INGRAHAM and RONEY, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:

¶1

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.

¶2

Affirmed.

Rule 18, 5th Cir.; see Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Co. of New York et al., 5th Cir. 1970, 431 F.2d 409, Part I