Does defendant have a right to act as his own counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Fuller, A130496 (Cal. App. 2012):
On August 26, 2008, defendant's motion to act as his own counsel (Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806) was denied without prejudice because he was not present in court in Solano Countyhe was still incarcerated in Sonoma County on another case.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the difference between a defendant's absolute right to counsel and his unqualified constitutional right to discharge counsel if he pleases and represents himself? (California, United States of America)
What are defendant's rights regarding counsel, counsel and Boykin/Tahl rights? (California, United States of America)
Can a co-defendant's counsel be found to have prejudiced another defendant's rights? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a waiver of counsel when a defendant seeks to forgo the right to counsel and engage in self-representation? (California, United States of America)
If counsel discovered that the burglary had been reduced to a misdemeanor, and lodged an objection below, would counsel have discovered that counsel had discovered that Counsel had discovered it was a misdemeanor? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant who failed to object at trial to alleged prosecutorial misconduct on appeal argue that counsel's inaction violated their constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant argue that counsel's failure to object to the prosecutor's argument violated his right to effective assistance of counsel? (California, United States of America)
Does a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel include a right to loyal assistance? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant argue on appeal that counsel's inaction at trial to alleged prosecutorial misconduct violated their constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel? (California, United States of America)
Does substitute counsel violate a defendant's right to effective assistance of counsel? (California, United States of America)
