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

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit February 7, 1972

John R. Peterson v. Louie L. Wainwright Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, 453 F.2d 1376 (5th Cir. 1972)

1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 11428

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

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.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name: John R. PETERSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, Respondent-Appellee
Status: Published