454 So. 2d 726 - Chiles v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “If the judge concluded that no reasonable basis existed for a finding of ineffective assistance, he should have informed Chiles that if he discharged counsel, the state would not be required to appoint a substitute. See Williams v. State, 427 So.2d 768 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). Had this procedure been followed and Chiles been advised that substitute counsel would not be appointed, he could have insisted on dismissal of Saunders [his court-appointed attorney] and chosen to exercise his right to represent himself provided his demand to do so was unequivocal.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 557 So. 2d 138 - Taylor v. State

2. “if no reasonable basis appears for a finding of ineffective representation, the trial court should so state on the record and advise the defendant that if he discharges his original counsel the State may not thereafter be required to appoint a substitute.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 557 So. 2d 138 - Taylor v. State