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intelligent and competent waiver in California

22 California opinions name it 3 courts 1946–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 15 California opinions naming this issue, 1946–1983
2 sentences

1978The Arizona Supreme Court held that the trial court was not “required to set a hearing to determine whether the defendant through insanity or mental deficiency was not able to conduct his own *542 defense.” ( 406 P.2d, at p. 391 .) The United States Supreme Court reversed and remanded because there was nothing in the record to indicate that the trial court had queried the defendant in accordance with Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ], to determine whether he made an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

1978The Arizona Supreme Court held that the trial court was not “required to set a hearing to determine whether the defendant through insanity or mental deficiency was not able to conduct his own *542 defense.” ( 406 P.2d, at p. 391 .) The United States Supreme Court reversed and remanded because there was nothing in the record to indicate that the trial court had queried the defendant in accordance with Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ], to determine whether he made an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

715
People v. Mattsongreen
cal · 1959 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 1960–1968
2 sentences

1968In People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ], the court cautioned as to the need for counsel in order that a defendant might intelligently waive: ‘ ‘ The trial judge in discharging his ‘serious and weighty responsibility ... of determining whether there is an intelligent and competent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused’ (Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) supra, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ]; People v. Chesser (1947) supra, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821-822 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ]) has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and

1968In People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ], the court cautioned as to the need for counsel in order that a defendant might intelligently waive: ‘ ‘ The trial judge in discharging his ‘serious and weighty responsibility ... of determining whether there is an intelligent and competent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused’ (Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) supra, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ]; People v. Chesser (1947) supra, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821-822 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ]) has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and

56
People v. Chessergreen
cal · 1947 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 1959–1968
2 sentences

1968In People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ], the court cautioned as to the need for counsel in order that a defendant might intelligently waive: ‘ ‘ The trial judge in discharging his ‘serious and weighty responsibility ... of determining whether there is an intelligent and competent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused’ (Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) supra, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ]; People v. Chesser (1947) supra, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821-822 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ]) has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and

1968In People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ], the court cautioned as to the need for counsel in order that a defendant might intelligently waive: ‘ ‘ The trial judge in discharging his ‘serious and weighty responsibility ... of determining whether there is an intelligent and competent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused’ (Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) supra, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ]; People v. Chesser (1947) supra, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821-822 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ]) has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and

46
People v. Jacksongreen
calctapp · 1960 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1965–1967
2 sentences

1967People v. Mattson, supra, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Chesser, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ] ; Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ].’ (People v. Jackson, 186 Cal.App.2d 307, 315-316 [ 8 Cal.Rptr. 849 ].)” (People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 723 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) There being no cause to relieve counsel, the ruling of the court was proper.

1967People v. Mattson, supra, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Chesser, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ] ; Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ].’ (People v. Jackson, 186 Cal.App.2d 307, 315-316 [ 8 Cal.Rptr. 849 ].)” (People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 723 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) There being no cause to relieve counsel, the ruling of the court was proper.

22
People v. Shieldsgreen
calctapp · 1965 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967People v. Mattson, supra, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Chesser, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ] ; Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ].’ (People v. Jackson, 186 Cal.App.2d 307, 315-316 [ 8 Cal.Rptr. 849 ].)” (People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 723 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) There being no cause to relieve counsel, the ruling of the court was proper.

1967People v. Mattson, supra, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Chesser, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ] ; Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ].’ (People v. Jackson, 186 Cal.App.2d 307, 315-316 [ 8 Cal.Rptr. 849 ].)” (People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 723 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) There being no cause to relieve counsel, the ruling of the court was proper.

22
People v. Shroyergreen
calctapp · 1962 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 1966–1967
2 sentences

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) [13] Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

13
Diaz v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1912 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003No case, prior to or since the Rule, has even suggested that a defendant in custody, other than escaping, can ‘voluntarily absent’ himself from his trial.” (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at p. 631 , fns. omitted; see also Diaz v. United States, supra, 223 U.S. at p. 455 [ 32 S.Ct. at p. 254 ] [custodial defendant incapable of waiving right to presence “because his presence or absence is not within his own control”].) Because the federal court concluded that defendant Cross did not validly waive the right to be present (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at pp. 632-633), and defe

2003No case, prior to or since the Rule, has even suggested that a defendant in custody, other than escaping, can ‘voluntarily absent’ himself from his trial.” (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at p. 631 , fns. omitted; see also Diaz v. United States, supra, 223 U.S. at p. 455 [ 32 S.Ct. at p. 254 ] [custodial defendant incapable of waiving right to presence “because his presence or absence is not within his own control”].) Because the federal court concluded that defendant Cross did not validly waive the right to be present (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at pp. 632-633), and defe

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In Re Tedfordgreen
cal · 1948 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

11
People v. Kempgreen
cal · 1961 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

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People v. Cartergreen
cal · 1967 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

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People v. Douglasgreen
cal · 1964 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1967–1967
2 sentences

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

1967(Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ] ; People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 111, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 722 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) Before accepting such a waiver he is *913 duty bound to determine that it is competent, intelligent and complete (People v. Carter, 66 Cal.2d 666, 672 [ 58 Cal.Rptr. 614 , 427 P.2d 214 ]; People v. Kemp, 55 Cal.2d 458, 463 [ 11 Cal.Rptr. 361 , 359 P.2d 913 ]; People v. Shields, supra; People v. Shroyer, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 482 [ 21 Cal.Rptr. 460 ]) and that the accused has an in

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Bowman v. Bowman green
cal · 1947
2 sentences

1968In People v. Mattson, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ], the court cautioned as to the need for counsel in order that a defendant might intelligently waive: ‘ ‘ The trial judge in discharging his ‘serious and weighty responsibility ... of determining whether there is an intelligent and competent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused’ (Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) supra, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ]; People v. Chesser (1947) supra, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821-822 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ]) has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and

1967People v. Mattson, supra, 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ]; People v. Chesser, 29 Cal.2d 815, 821 [ 178 P.2d 761 , 170 A.L.R. 246 ] ; Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ].’ (People v. Jackson, 186 Cal.App.2d 307, 315-316 [ 8 Cal.Rptr. 849 ].)” (People v. Shields, 232 Cal.App.2d 716, 723 [ 43 Cal.Rptr. 188 ].) There being no cause to relieve counsel, the ruling of the court was proper.

51960–1968
People v. McFerran green
calctapp · 1962
2 sentences

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) [13] Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

31966–1966
Adams v. United States Ex Rel. McCann green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

2017McCann (1942) 317 U.S. 269 , 281, 63 S.Ct. 236 , 87 L.Ed. 268 ( Adams ).) Additionally, Supreme Court precedent teaches that a knowing and intelligent waiver of the jury trial right can depend as much on tactics as on the contours of the right.

1980And if the record before us does not show an intelligent and competent waiver of the right to the assistance of counsel by a defendant who demanded again and again that the judge try him, and who in his persistence of such a choice knew what he was about, it would be difficult to conceive of a set of circumstances in which there was such a free choice by a self-determining individual.” (Id. at p. 281 [ 87 L.Ed. at p. 276 ].) Here again People v. Torres, supra, 96 Cal.App.3d 14 is instructive.

21980–2017
People v. Stewart green
calctapp · 1966
2 sentences

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) [13] Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

21966–1966
People v. Evans green
calctapp · 1963
2 sentences

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

1966(People v. Stewart, supra, 240 Cal.App.2d 1, 5 ; People v. Evans, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 534, 539 ; People v. McFerran, supra, 211 Cal.App.2d 4, 7 ; and People v. Shroyer, supra, 203 Cal.App.2d 478, 483 .) [13] Under such circumstances the objection that the defendant was deprived of the constitutional right to represent himself cannot be sustained in the absence of some other showing of an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

21966–1966
Harold S. Cross v. United States green
cadc · 1963
1 sentence

2003No case, prior to or since the Rule, has even suggested that a defendant in custody, other than escaping, can ‘voluntarily absent’ himself from his trial.” (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at p. 631 , fns. omitted; see also Diaz v. United States, supra, 223 U.S. at p. 455 [ 32 S.Ct. at p. 254 ] [custodial defendant incapable of waiving right to presence “because his presence or absence is not within his own control”].) Because the federal court concluded that defendant Cross did not validly waive the right to be present (Cross v. United States, supra, 325 F.2d at pp. 632-633), and defe

12003–2003
People v. Torres green
calctapp · 1979
1 sentence

1980And if the record before us does not show an intelligent and competent waiver of the right to the assistance of counsel by a defendant who demanded again and again that the judge try him, and who in his persistence of such a choice knew what he was about, it would be difficult to conceive of a set of circumstances in which there was such a free choice by a self-determining individual.” (Id. at p. 281 [ 87 L.Ed. at p. 276 ].) Here again People v. Torres, supra, 96 Cal.App.3d 14 is instructive.

11980–1980
State v. Westbrook green
ariz · 1965
1 sentence

1978The Arizona Supreme Court held that the trial court was not “required to set a hearing to determine whether the defendant through insanity or mental deficiency was not able to conduct his own *542 defense.” ( 406 P.2d, at p. 391 .) The United States Supreme Court reversed and remanded because there was nothing in the record to indicate that the trial court had queried the defendant in accordance with Johnson v. Zerbst (1938) 304 U.S. 458, 465 [ 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1467 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 146 A.L.R. 357 ], to determine whether he made an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel.

11978–1978
Westbrook v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1978(Westbrook v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 150 [ 16 L.Ed.2d 429 , 86 S.Ct. 1320 ].) In Faretta v. California, supra, 422 U.S. 806 , the United States Supreme Court ruled that the denial of the right of self-representation was impermissible under Sixth Amendment mandates, assuming the decision of a defendant to represent himself is a voluntary and intelligent one.

1978(Westbrook v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 150 [ 16 L.Ed.2d 429 , 86 S.Ct. 1320 ].) In Faretta v. California, supra, 422 U.S. 806 , the United States Supreme Court ruled that the denial of the right of self-representation was impermissible under Sixth Amendment mandates, assuming the decision of a defendant to represent himself is a voluntary and intelligent one.

11978–1978
Faretta v. California green
scotus · 1975
1 sentence

1978(Westbrook v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 150 [ 16 L.Ed.2d 429 , 86 S.Ct. 1320 ].) In Faretta v. California, supra, 422 U.S. 806 , the United States Supreme Court ruled that the denial of the right of self-representation was impermissible under Sixth Amendment mandates, assuming the decision of a defendant to represent himself is a voluntary and intelligent one.

11978–1978
United States v. Raphael Plattner green
ca2 · 1964
1 sentence

1968If the judge’s properly limited inquiry concerning the necessity for appointment of counsel suggests that defendant may not comprehend his position then the judge should assign an attorney to consult privately with « defendant concerning the latter’s need for representation.” *224 In dealing with this question from a federal constitutional aspect, Judge Medina, speaking for the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, in the case of United States v. Plattner, 330 F.2d 271, 273-274 , said: “Under the Fifth Amendment, no person may be deprived of liberty without due process of law.

11968–1968
cluster 268535 green
ca2 · 1965
1 sentence

1967United States v. Denno, 348 F.2d 12 , 15, is heavily relied upon by Powers.

11967–1967
People v. Butcher green
calctapp · 1959
2 sentences

1963(Accord: People v. Butcher (1959) 174 Cal.App.2d 722 [ 345 P.2d 127 ].) But "The trial judge ... has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and the judge has no right, in view of the privilege against self-incrimination, to ask defendant about his understanding of the facts of the ease.” (People v. Mattson (1959) 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ].) Strictly speaking, the issue is not a waiver of assistance of counsel except in the sense that defendant, after a day’s representation of him by counsel was given a choice of either proceeding with the counsel chosen for him or proceeding on

1963(Accord: People v. Butcher (1959) 174 Cal.App.2d 722 [ 345 P.2d 127 ].) But "The trial judge ... has no duty to give defendant a legal education, and the judge has no right, in view of the privilege against self-incrimination, to ask defendant about his understanding of the facts of the ease.” (People v. Mattson (1959) 51 Cal.2d 777, 794 [ 336 P.2d 937 ].) Strictly speaking, the issue is not a waiver of assistance of counsel except in the sense that defendant, after a day’s representation of him by counsel was given a choice of either proceeding with the counsel chosen for him or proceeding on

11963–1963
In Re Connor green
cal · 1940
1 sentence

1947These factors were considered by this court in the Connor case ( 16 Cal.2d 701 ) in deciding whether there had been an intelligent and competent waiver of counsel by the accused.

11947–1947

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Penal Code § 211 (3) CA § Cal. Penal Code § 686 (3)

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Where else courts name it

CA 22 (1946–2017) OH 20 (1976–2022) AL 17 (1987–2025) TN 15 (1972–2025) GA 15 (1986–2007) IN 14 (1951–2019) MS 12 (1964–2014) CT 9 (1976–2025) NJ 8 (1959–2018) MD 8 (1977–2013) AZ 8 (1968–2021) CO 7 (1984–2016) MI 6 (1962–2020) WI 6 (1959–2017) NY 5 (1975–2024) SC 5 (1977–2002) UT 4 (1988–2011) NM 4 (1986–2020) ID 3 (1967–2025) HI 3 (1992–2006) LA 3 (1975–2012) PA 3 (1980–2023) MA 2 (1976–1984) DC 2 (1974–1991) IA 2 (1943–2025) WA 2 (1968–1988)

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