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

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

John R. Peterson v. Louie L. Wainwright Director, Division of Corrections, Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided February 7, 1972 · Brown, Ingraham, Roney
453 F.2d 1376; 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 11428 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

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

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.

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