What is it like to represent yourself at a sentencing hearing?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Peavy, D071130 (Cal. App. 2018):
On September 6, 2016, the day scheduled for sentencing, Peavy requested to represent himself.4 The court cleared the courtroom and asked Peavy, "What do you want? This is a [hearing under People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden)]. So [it] essentially means you want to fire your lawyer." Peavy agreed and explained that his trial counsel "didn't mitigate at all. So I have no recommendation letters or anything. My family couldn't contact [defense counsel]."
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