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Faretta hearing in Louisiana

18 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Faretta v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 9 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–2022
2 sentences

2022The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, §13 of the Louisiana Constitution give a defendant the right to counsel as well as the right 1 Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975). 2 Relator mentions an alleged Faretta hearing held on November 15, 2021 and the “forced” Faretta hearing held on January 28, 2022.

2022The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, §13 of the Louisiana Constitution give a defendant the right to counsel as well as the right 1 Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975). 2 Relator mentions an alleged Faretta hearing held on November 15, 2021 and the “forced” Faretta hearing held on January 28, 2022.

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State v. Mathieugreen
la · 2011 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017However, to the extent a hybrid representation in which a defendant and his attorney “act, in effect, as co-counsel, with each speaking for the defense Uduring different phases of the trial,” results partially in pro-se representation, “allowing it without a proper Faretta inquiry can create constitutional difficulties.” Id.

2017However, to the extent a hybrid representation in which a defendant and his attorney “act, in effect, as co-counsel, with each speaking for the defense Uduring different phases of the trial,” results partially in pro-se representation, “allowing it without a proper Faretta inquiry can create constitutional difficulties.” Id.

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State v. Cartergreen
la · 2012 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016However, to the extent that hybrid representation in which defendant and counsel “act, in effect, as co-counsel, with each speaking for the defense during different phases of the trial,” results partially in pro se representation, “allowing it without a proper Faretta inquiry can create constitutional difficulties.” Mathieu , p. 8, 68 So.3d at 1020 (quoting 3 LaFave, Criminal Procedure, § 11.5(g), pp. 765-767); See also, State v. Carter, 2010-0614, p. 25 (La.1/24/12), 84 So.3d 499, 519-520 .

2016However, to the extent that hybrid representation in which defendant and counsel “act, in effect, as co-counsel, with each speaking for the defense during different phases of the trial,” results partially in pro se representation, “allowing it without a proper Faretta inquiry can create constitutional difficulties.” Mathieu , p. 8, 68 So.3d at 1020 (quoting 3 LaFave, Criminal Procedure, § 11.5(g), pp. 765-767); See also, State v. Carter, 2010-0614, p. 25 (La.1/24/12), 84 So.3d 499, 519-520 .

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United States v. Alvin O. Leggettgreen
cadc · 1996 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In addressing the issue of standby counsel, this court has held that “[h]ybrid representation in which a defendant acts in tandem with counsel in questioning witnesses or in presenting closing argument does not implicate Faretta.” State v. Mathieu, 10-2421, pp. 7-8 (La. 7/1/11), 68 So.3d 1015, 1019 (citing United States v. Cromer, 389 F.3d 662, 683 (6th Cir. 2004); United States v. Leggett, 81 F.3d 220, 222 (D.C.

2016In addressing the issue of standby counsel, this court has held that "[h]ybrid representation in which a defendant acts in tandem with counsel in questioning witnesses or in pre-. senting closing argument does not implicate Faretta.” State v. Mathieu, 10-2421, pp. 7-8 (La. 7/1/11), 68 So.3d 1015, 1019 (citing United States v. Cromer, 389 F.3d 662, 683 (6th Cir. 2004); United States v. Leggett, 81 F.3d 220, 222 (D.C.

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United States v. Sean Lamont Cromergreen
ca6 · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In addressing the issue of standby counsel, this court has held that “[h]ybrid representation in which a defendant acts in tandem with counsel in questioning witnesses or in presenting closing argument does not implicate Faretta.” State v. Mathieu, 10-2421, pp. 7-8 (La. 7/1/11), 68 So.3d 1015, 1019 (citing United States v. Cromer, 389 F.3d 662, 683 (6th Cir. 2004); United States v. Leggett, 81 F.3d 220, 222 (D.C.

2016In addressing the issue of standby counsel, this court has held that "[h]ybrid representation in which a defendant acts in tandem with counsel in questioning witnesses or in pre-. senting closing argument does not implicate Faretta.” State v. Mathieu, 10-2421, pp. 7-8 (La. 7/1/11), 68 So.3d 1015, 1019 (citing United States v. Cromer, 389 F.3d 662, 683 (6th Cir. 2004); United States v. Leggett, 81 F.3d 220, 222 (D.C.

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State v. Straingreen
la · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Should a defendant wish to waive counsel and represent himself, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of right to counsel must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938); see also State v. Strain, 585 So.2d 540, 542 (La.1991) (trial courts should inquire into the accused’s age, education, and mental condition in deciding, on a totality of the circumstances, whether accuse

2012Should a defendant wish to waive counsel and represent himself, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of right to counsel must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938); see also State v. Strain, 585 So.2d 540, 542 (La.1991) (trial courts should inquire into the accused’s age, education, and mental condition in deciding, on a totality of the circumstances, whether accuse

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Johnson v. Zerbst green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

2014The Supreme Court has further explained what trial courts must consider when a defendant asserts the right to self-representation: Should a defendant wish to waive counsel and represent himself, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of right to counsel must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances | ^surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938) ...

2014The Supreme Court has further explained what trial courts must consider when a defendant asserts the right to self-representation: Should a defendant wish to waive counsel and represent himself, “[t]he determination of whether there has been an intelligent waiver of right to counsel must depend, in each case, upon the particular facts and circumstances | ^surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938) ...

22012–2014
State v. Brown green
la · 2005
2 sentences

2024State v. Brown, 03-897, p. 30 (La. 4/12/05), 907 So. 2d 1, 22 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1022 , 126 S. Ct. 1569 , 164 L.

2024State v. Brown, 03-897, p. 30 (La. 4/12/05), 907 So. 2d 1, 22 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1022 , 126 S. Ct. 1569 , 164 L.

12024–2024
State v. Conner green
lactapp · 2014
2 sentences

2024App. 2 Cir. 11/19/14), 152 So. 3d 209, 216 , a proper Faretta inquiry is required to permit a defendant to proceed with pro se representation with the assistance of standby counsel.5 5 A criminal defendant does not have the constitutional right to act both as “represented and representative” due to the potential for disruption of the trial process.

2024App. 2 Cir. 11/19/14), 152 So. 3d 209, 216 , a proper Faretta inquiry is required to permit a defendant to proceed with pro se representation with the assistance of standby counsel.5 5 A criminal defendant does not have the constitutional right to act both as “represented and representative” due to the potential for disruption of the trial process.

12024–2024
Indiana v. Edwards green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2021Upon remand, if the trial court, after engaging in the necessary colloquy with defendant, determines that waiver of defendant’s right to counsel can be knowingly and intelligently exercised, the court should appoint, “even over objection by the accused . . . a standby counsel to aid the accused if and when the accused requests help, and to be available to represent the accused in the event that termination of the defendant’s self- representation is necessary.” See, Faretta, 422 U.S. at 834 , 95 S. Ct. at 2541, fn. 46 ; Edwards v. Indiana, 554 U.S. 164, 177-78 , 128 S. Ct. 2379, 2387-88 , 171 L

2021Upon remand, if the trial court, after engaging in the necessary colloquy with defendant, determines that waiver of defendant’s right to counsel can be knowingly and intelligently exercised, the court should appoint, “even over objection by the accused . . . a standby counsel to aid the accused if and when the accused requests help, and to be available to represent the accused in the event that termination of the defendant’s self- representation is necessary.” See, Faretta, 422 U.S. at 834 , 95 S. Ct. at 2541, fn. 46 ; Edwards v. Indiana, 554 U.S. 164, 177-78 , 128 S. Ct. 2379, 2387-88 , 171 L

12021–2021
State v. McCorvey neutral
lactapp · 2016
2 sentences

2017State v. McCorvey, 15-0482 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/3/16) , 187 So.3d 41 .

2017State v. McCorvey, 15-0482 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/3/16) , 187 So.3d 41 .

12017–2017
Witherspoon v. Illinois green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2016Witherspoon v. State of Illinois, 391 U.S. 510, 521-23 , 88 S.Ct. 1770, 1776-77 , 20 L.Ed.2d 776 (1968) (“[A] State may not entrust the determination of whether a man should live or die to a tribunal organized to return a verdict of death.

2016Witherspoon v. State of Illinois, 391 U.S. 510, 521-23 , 88 S.Ct. 1770, 1776-77 , 20 L.Ed.2d 776 (1968) (“[A] State may not entrust the determination of whether a man should live or die to a tribunal organized to return a verdict of death.

12016–2016
Godinez v. Moran green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2015Most importantly, the defendant in Santos clearly demonstrated his competence to make the decision to waive the right to counsel, which is the gravamen of a Faretta inquiry. 4 Godinez v. Moran, 509 U.S. 389, 399 , 113 S.Ct. 2680, 2687 , 125 L.Ed.2d 321 (1993); State v. Santos, supra at 321. |17Unlike the defendant in Santos , Johnson did not make a request to represent himself until the morning of trial, after he refused to change from prison clothes to civilian clothes.

2015Most importantly, the defendant in Santos clearly demonstrated his competence to make the decision to waive the right to counsel, which is the gravamen of a Faretta inquiry. 4 Godinez v. Moran, 509 U.S. 389, 399 , 113 S.Ct. 2680, 2687 , 125 L.Ed.2d 321 (1993); State v. Santos, supra at 321. |17Unlike the defendant in Santos , Johnson did not make a request to represent himself until the morning of trial, after he refused to change from prison clothes to civilian clothes.

12015–2015
McKaskle v. Wiggins green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2011In the present case, it appears that defendant elected a form of hybrid representation in which his court-appointed attorney acted as more than stand-by counsel during trial “to ensure the defendant’s compliance with basic rules of courtroom protocol and procedure.” McKaskle, 465 U.S. at 183 , 104 S.Ct. at 954 .

2011In the present case, it appears that defendant elected a form of hybrid representation in which his court-appointed attorney acted as more than stand-by counsel during trial “to ensure the defendant’s compliance with basic rules of courtroom protocol and procedure.” McKaskle, 465 U.S. at 183 , 104 S.Ct. at 954 .

12011–2011
United States v. Cronic green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2010Although it does not merit lengthy discussion, Appel is a habeas corpus case in which it was claimed that the defendant was constructively denied counsel in violation of United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648 , 104 S.Ct. 2039 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984), before the trial court accepted the defendant's waiver of counsel.

2010Although it does not merit lengthy discussion, Appel is a habeas corpus case in which it was claimed that the defendant was constructively denied counsel in violation of United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648 , 104 S.Ct. 2039 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984), before the trial court accepted the defendant's waiver of counsel.

12010–2010
Appel v. Horn green
ca3 · 2001
2 sentences

2010Second, Appel v. Horn, 250 F.3d 203 (3d Cir.2001), which the defendant characterizes as supporting his claim that he was denied assistance of counsel at the Faretta hearing until the moment his motion was granted, is readily distinguishable.

2010Second, Appel v. Horn, 250 F.3d 203 (3d Cir.2001), which the defendant characterizes as supporting his claim that he was denied assistance of counsel at the Faretta hearing until the moment his motion was granted, is readily distinguishable.

12010–2010
State Ex Rel. Davis v. Criminal District Court Parish of Orleans green
la · 1987
2 sentences

1992Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975); State v. Dupre, 500 So.2d 873 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 55 (La.1987).

1992Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975); State v. Dupre, 500 So.2d 873 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 55 (La.1987).

11992–1992
State v. Dupre green
lactapp · 1986
2 sentences

1992Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975); State v. Dupre, 500 So.2d 873 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 55 (La.1987).

1992Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975); State v. Dupre, 500 So.2d 873 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986), writ denied, 505 So.2d 55 (La.1987).

11992–1992
City of Monroe v. Wyrick green
la · 1981
1 sentence

1987City of Monroe v. Wyrick, 393 So.2d 1273 (La.1981).

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:24 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:51 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:567 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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