knowing and intelligent waiver (South Carolina) · Go Syfert
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knowing and intelligent waiver in South Carolina

64 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2026 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Carolina 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 (37)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Dixongreen
sc · 1977 · cited in 12 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107, 109 , 236 S.E.2d 419, 420-21 (1977) (remanding "to the lower court for a determination of whether the waiver was intelligently made"); State v. Cash, 304 S.C. 223, 225 , 403 S.E.2d 632, 634 (1991) (stating "except in extraordinary cases where it is clear that a hearing on remand would serve no useful purpose, the remedy when a record fails to show a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel will be a remand for a Dixon hearing"); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 135, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 505 (2020) (remanding the case to the circuit court to conduct an e

2021See State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107, 109 , 236 S.E.2d 419, 420-21 (1977) (remanding "to the lower court for a determination of whether the waiver was intelligently made"); State v. Cash, 304 S.C. 223, 225 , 403 S.E.2d 632, 634 (1991) (stating "except in extraordinary cases where it is clear that a hearing on remand would serve no useful purpose, the remedy when a record fails to show a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel will be a remand for a Dixon hearing"); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 135, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 505 (2020) (remanding the case to the circuit court to conduct an e

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Prince v. Stategreen
sc · 1990 · cited in 9 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

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State v. Cashgreen
scctapp · 1992 · cited in 6 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

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State v. McLaurengreen
scctapp · 2002 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2025
2 sentences

2025We find Garvin was sufficiently informed of her right to counsel because she signed a notice of her probation hearing less than three months before the hearing and the probation court confirmed she signed the notice that "included [her] right to have an attorney represent [her]." See State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused."); id. at 416 , 680 S.E.2d at 14 (finding the "probation court's colloquy adequately informed Bry

2025We find Garvin was sufficiently informed of her right to counsel because she signed a notice of her probation hearing less than three months before the hearing and the probation court confirmed she signed the notice that "included [her] right to have an attorney represent [her]." See State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused."); id. at 416 , 680 S.E.2d at 14 (finding the "probation court's colloquy adequately informed Bry

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Faretta v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 10 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–2020
2 sentences

2020For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be "(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self- representation." Prince v. State, 301 S.C. 422, 423-24 , 392 S.E.2d 462, 463 (1990) (citing Faretta, 422 U.S. at 835 , 95 S. Ct. at 2541 , 45 L.

2020For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be "(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self- representation." Prince v. State, 301 S.C. 422, 423-24 , 392 S.E.2d 462, 463 (1990) (citing Faretta, 422 U.S. at 835 , 95 S. Ct. at 2541 , 45 L.

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State v. Cashgreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 5 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107, 109 , 236 S.E.2d 419, 420-21 (1977) (remanding "to the lower court for a determination of whether the waiver was intelligently made"); State v. Cash, 304 S.C. 223, 225 , 403 S.E.2d 632, 634 (1991) (stating "except in extraordinary cases where it is clear that a hearing on remand would serve no useful purpose, the remedy when a record fails to show a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel will be a remand for a Dixon hearing"); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 135, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 505 (2020) (remanding the case to the circuit court to conduct an e

2021See State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107, 109 , 236 S.E.2d 419, 420-21 (1977) (remanding "to the lower court for a determination of whether the waiver was intelligently made"); State v. Cash, 304 S.C. 223, 225 , 403 S.E.2d 632, 634 (1991) (stating "except in extraordinary cases where it is clear that a hearing on remand would serve no useful purpose, the remedy when a record fails to show a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel will be a remand for a Dixon hearing"); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 135, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 505 (2020) (remanding the case to the circuit court to conduct an e

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Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 5 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–2003
2 sentences

2003State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107 , 236 S.E.2d 419 (1977) (citing Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

2003State v. Dixon, 269 S.C. 107 , 236 S.E.2d 419 (1977) (citing Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

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State v. Brewergreen
sc · 1997 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2021
2 sentences

2021See Brewer, 328 S.C. at 119 , 492 S.E.2d at 98 ("The trial [court] has the responsibility to ensure that the accused is informed of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, and makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel."); id. ("The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is not the trial [court]'s advice, but the defendant's understanding."); State v. Cash, 309 S.C. 40, 43 , 419 S.E.2d 811, 813 (Ct. App. 1992) ("Factors the courts have considered in determining if an accused had sufficient backgro

2021See Brewer, 328 S.C. at 119 , 492 S.E.2d at 98 ("The trial [court] has the responsibility to ensure that the accused is informed of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, and makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel."); id. ("The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is not the trial [court]'s advice, but the defendant's understanding."); State v. Cash, 309 S.C. 40, 43 , 419 S.E.2d 811, 813 (Ct. App. 1992) ("Factors the courts have considered in determining if an accused had sufficient backgro

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State v. Samuelgreen
sc · 2018 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

2026See State v. Samuel, 422 S.C. 596, 602 , 813 S.E.2d 487, 490 (2018) ("Whether a defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waived his right to counsel is a mixed question of law and fact which appellate courts review de novo."); State v. Dial, 429 S.C. 128 , 133, 838 S.E.2d 501 , 504 (2020) ("A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince v.

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State v. Bryantgreen
scctapp · 2009 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2025
2 sentences

2025We find Garvin was sufficiently informed of her right to counsel because she signed a notice of her probation hearing less than three months before the hearing and the probation court confirmed she signed the notice that "included [her] right to have an attorney represent [her]." See State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused."); id. at 416 , 680 S.E.2d at 14 (finding the "probation court's colloquy adequately informed Bry

2025We find Garvin was sufficiently informed of her right to counsel because she signed a notice of her probation hearing less than three months before the hearing and the probation court confirmed she signed the notice that "included [her] right to have an attorney represent [her]." See State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver [of the right to counsel] by the accused."); id. at 416 , 680 S.E.2d at 14 (finding the "probation court's colloquy adequately informed Bry

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State v. Reedgreen
sc · 1998 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020McCann, 317 U.S. 269, 279 (1942))); State v. Reed, 332 S.C. 35, 41 , 503 S.E.2d 747, 750 (1998) ("The trial [court] has the responsibility to ensure that the accused is informed of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, and makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel."); id. ("The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is the defendant's understanding.").

2020McCann, 317 U.S. 269, 279 (1942))); State v. Reed, 332 S.C. 35, 41 , 503 S.E.2d 747, 750 (1998) ("The trial [court] has the responsibility to ensure that the accused is informed of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, and makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel."); id. ("The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is the defendant's understanding.").

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Argersinger v. Hamlingreen
· 1972 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2014
2 sentences

2014See Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972) (holding that "absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial”); see also Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 658 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (finding "a suspended sentence that may ‘end up in the actual deprivation of a person’s liberty’ may not be imposed unless the defendant was accorded 'the guiding hand of counsel’ in the prosecution for the crime charged”

2014See Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972) (holding that "absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense, whether classified as petty, misdemeanor, or felony, unless he was represented by counsel at his trial”); see also Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 658 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (finding "a suspended sentence that may ‘end up in the actual deprivation of a person’s liberty’ may not be imposed unless the defendant was accorded 'the guiding hand of counsel’ in the prosecution for the crime charged”

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State v. Rochevillegreen
sc · 1993 · cited in 6 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2020
2 sentences

2008See State v. Rocheville , 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (stating an exception to the contemporaneous objection rule exists when the record lacks evidence of a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel because a pro se defendant should not be expected to raise the issue without assistance of counsel); State v. White , 305 S.C. 455, 456 , 409 S.E.2d 397, 397 (1991) (holding because the defendant appeared pro se at his sentencing hearing, the first time the defendant could raise the issue of lack of knowing and intelligent waiver of right to counsel was on appea

2008See State v. Rocheville , 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (stating an exception to the contemporaneous objection rule exists when the record lacks evidence of a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel because a pro se defendant should not be expected to raise the issue without assistance of counsel); State v. White , 305 S.C. 455, 456 , 409 S.E.2d 397, 397 (1991) (holding because the defendant appeared pro se at his sentencing hearing, the first time the defendant could raise the issue of lack of knowing and intelligent waiver of right to counsel was on appea

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Wroten v. Stategreen
sc · 1990 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–2012
2 sentences

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

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State v. Batemangreen
sc · 1988 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–2001
2 sentences

2001Our precedent requires the trial judge to conduct “a hearing to determine whether a request to proceed pro se was accompanied by a knowing and intelligent waiver.” State v. Bateman, 296 S.C. 367, 369 , 373 S.E.2d 470, 471 (1988).

2001Our precedent requires the trial judge to conduct “a hearing to determine whether a request to proceed pro se was accompanied by a knowing and intelligent waiver.” State v. Bateman, 296 S.C. 367, 369 , 373 S.E.2d 470, 471 (1988).

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Watts v. Stategreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2012
2 sentences

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

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State v. Thompsongreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

2012As to whether the trial court erred in allowing Norris to proceed pro se, we find a valid waiver of the right to counsel: Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 807 (1975) ("The Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments of our Constitution guarantee that a person brought to trial in any state or federal court must be afforded the right to the assistance of counsel before he can be validly convicted and punished by imprisonment."); State v. Bryant, 383 S.C. 410, 414 , 680 S.E.2d 11, 13 (Ct. App. 2009) ("It is the trial court's responsibility to determine whether there was a knowing and intelligent waiver b

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Ex Parte Jacksongreen
scctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2020The pro se defendant cannot be expected to raise this issue without the aid of counsel." State v. Rocheville, 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (citing Cash, 304 S.C. at 224 , 403 S.E.2d at 633 ); see Ex parte Jackson, 381 S.C. 253 , 261 n.3, 672 S.E.2d 585 , 589 n.3 (Ct. App. 2009) (quoting Rocheville and finding defendant was not required to preserve issue of whether she knowingly and intelligently waived her right to counsel); see also Brown v. State, 317 S.C. 270, 273 , 453 S.E.2d 251, 253 (1994) (Finney, J., concurring) (stating, "while this Court will not ordinarily con

2020The pro se defendant cannot be expected to raise this issue without the aid of counsel." State v. Rocheville, 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (citing Cash, 304 S.C. at 224 , 403 S.E.2d at 633 ); see Ex parte Jackson, 381 S.C. 253 , 261 n.3, 672 S.E.2d 585 , 589 n.3 (Ct. App. 2009) (quoting Rocheville and finding defendant was not required to preserve issue of whether she knowingly and intelligently waived her right to counsel); see also Brown v. State, 317 S.C. 270, 273 , 453 S.E.2d 251, 253 (1994) (Finney, J., concurring) (stating, "while this Court will not ordinarily con

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Elmore v. Stategreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2020
2 sentences

2020Nevertheless, in State v. White, 305 S.C. 455 , 409 S.E.2d 397 (1991), the State argued an unrepresented defendant failed to preserve the voluntariness of his waiver of counsel to the trial court, and "this issue cannot be raised for the first time on appeal." 305 S.C. at 455 , 409 S.E.2d at 397 .

2008See State v. Rocheville , 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (stating an exception to the contemporaneous objection rule exists when the record lacks evidence of a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel because a pro se defendant should not be expected to raise the issue without assistance of counsel); State v. White , 305 S.C. 455, 456 , 409 S.E.2d 397, 397 (1991) (holding because the defendant appeared pro se at his sentencing hearing, the first time the defendant could raise the issue of lack of knowing and intelligent waiver of right to counsel was on appea

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Huckaby v. Stategreen
sc · 1991 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008See Huckaby v. State , 305 S.C. 331, 335 , 408 S.E.2d 242, 244 (1991) (stating a defendant in a probation revocation hearing must be advised of his right to counsel, the hearing court must determine if a defendant’s request to proceed pro se constituted a knowing and intelligent waiver, and the hearing court must make defendant aware of the dangers of self-representation).

2008See Huckaby v. State , 305 S.C. 331, 335 , 408 S.E.2d 242, 244 (1991) (stating a defendant in a probation revocation hearing must be advised of his right to counsel, the hearing court must determine if a defendant’s request to proceed pro se constituted a knowing and intelligent waiver, and the hearing court must make defendant aware of the dangers of self-representation).

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Osbey v. Stategreen
sc · 2019 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Osbey, 425 S.C. at 619, 825 S.E.2d at 50 ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.'" (quoting Prince, 301 S.C. at 423-24 , 392 S.E.2d at 463 )).

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Adams v. United States Ex Rel. McCanngreen
scotus · 1943 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020McCann, 317 U.S. 269, 279 (1942))); State v. Reed, 332 S.C. 35, 41 , 503 S.E.2d 747, 750 (1998) ("The trial [court] has the responsibility to ensure that the accused is informed of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, and makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel."); id. ("The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is the defendant's understanding.").

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Brown v. Stategreen
sc · 1994 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020The pro se defendant cannot be expected to raise this issue without the aid of counsel." State v. Rocheville, 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (citing Cash, 304 S.C. at 224 , 403 S.E.2d at 633 ); see Ex parte Jackson, 381 S.C. 253 , 261 n.3, 672 S.E.2d 585 , 589 n.3 (Ct. App. 2009) (quoting Rocheville and finding defendant was not required to preserve issue of whether she knowingly and intelligently waived her right to counsel); see also Brown v. State, 317 S.C. 270, 273 , 453 S.E.2d 251, 253 (1994) (Finney, J., concurring) (stating, "while this Court will not ordinarily con

2020The pro se defendant cannot be expected to raise this issue without the aid of counsel." State v. Rocheville, 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (citing Cash, 304 S.C. at 224 , 403 S.E.2d at 633 ); see Ex parte Jackson, 381 S.C. 253 , 261 n.3, 672 S.E.2d 585 , 589 n.3 (Ct. App. 2009) (quoting Rocheville and finding defendant was not required to preserve issue of whether she knowingly and intelligently waived her right to counsel); see also Brown v. State, 317 S.C. 270, 273 , 453 S.E.2d 251, 253 (1994) (Finney, J., concurring) (stating, "while this Court will not ordinarily con

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In the Interest of Christopher H.green
scctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Richardson v. Stategreen
sc · 2008 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Alabama v. Sheltongreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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State v. Robertsgreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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State v. Fullergreen
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Bray v. Stategreen
sc · 2005 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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City of Aiken v. David Michael Koontzgreen
scctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Dearybury v. Stategreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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State v. Jacksongreen
sc · 1986 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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State v. Castineiragreen
scctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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State v. Truesdalegreen
scctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
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Gardner v. Stategreen
sc · 2002 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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State v. Reedgreen
sc · 1987 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
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State v. Arthurgreen
sc · 1988 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Graves v. State green
sc · 1992
2 sentences

2002“The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is not the trial judge’s advice, but the defendant’s understanding.” Id. (citing Graves v. State, 309 S.C. 307 , 422 S.E.2d 125 (1992)).

2002“The ultimate test of whether a defendant has made a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel is not the trial judge’s advice, but the defendant’s understanding.” Id. (citing Graves v. State, 309 S.C. 307 , 422 S.E.2d 125 (1992)).

31997–2002
State v. White green
sc · 1991
2 sentences

2020Nevertheless, in State v. White, 305 S.C. 455 , 409 S.E.2d 397 (1991), the State argued an unrepresented defendant failed to preserve the voluntariness of his waiver of counsel to the trial court, and "this issue cannot be raised for the first time on appeal." 305 S.C. at 455 , 409 S.E.2d at 397 .

2008See State v. Rocheville , 310 S.C. 20 , 25 n.4, 425 S.E.2d 32 , 35 n.4 (1993) (stating an exception to the contemporaneous objection rule exists when the record lacks evidence of a knowing and intelligent waiver of the right to counsel because a pro se defendant should not be expected to raise the issue without assistance of counsel); State v. White , 305 S.C. 455, 456 , 409 S.E.2d 397, 397 (1991) (holding because the defendant appeared pro se at his sentencing hearing, the first time the defendant could raise the issue of lack of knowing and intelligent waiver of right to counsel was on appea

22008–2020
Whitehead v. State green
sc · 1992
2 sentences

2018We went on to hold in Whitehead that "when a PCR application is not dismissed before a hearing is held, the PCR judge must appoint counsel or obtain a knowing and intelligent waiver of that right by the applicant." 310 S.C. at 535 , 426 S.E.2d at 316 .

2018We went on to hold in Whitehead that "when a PCR application is not dismissed before a hearing is held, the PCR judge must appoint counsel or obtain a knowing and intelligent waiver of that right by the applicant." 310 S.C. at 535 , 426 S.E.2d at 316 .

22018–2018
Scott v. Illinois green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2007Then in Scott , the Supreme Court noted "the central premise of Argersinger— that actual imprisonment is a penalty different in kind from fines or the mere threat of imprisonment—is eminently sound and warrants adoption of actual imprisonment as the line defining the constitutional right to appointment of counsel." 440 U.S. at 373 , 99 S.Ct. at 1162, 59 L.Ed.2d at 389 .

2007Then in Scott , the Supreme Court noted "the central premise of Argersinger— that actual imprisonment is a penalty different in kind from fines or the mere threat of imprisonment—is eminently sound and warrants adoption of actual imprisonment as the line defining the constitutional right to appointment of counsel." 440 U.S. at 373 , 99 S.Ct. at 1162, 59 L.Ed.2d at 389 .

22005–2007
Salley v. State green
sc · 1991
2 sentences

1994Assuming appellant was entitled to appellate counsel before the circuit, we hold the court was not required to make a second specific inquiry to determine whether he made his decision to continue proceeding pro se “with his eyes open.” Cf. Salley v. State, 306 S.C. 213 , 410 S.E. (2d) 921 (1991) (where the trial judge has a duty to ensure a defendant makes an intelligent and competent waiver of the right to counsel, but makes no specific inquiry of the defendant, the appellate court will look to the record to discern whether there are facts to show the defendant had sufficient background or wa

1994Assuming appellant was entitled to appellate counsel before the circuit, we hold the court was not required to make a second specific inquiry to determine whether he made his decision to continue proceeding pro se “with his eyes open.” Cf. Salley v. State, 306 S.C. 213 , 410 S.E. (2d) 921 (1991) (where the trial judge has a duty to ensure a defendant makes an intelligent and competent waiver of the right to counsel, but makes no specific inquiry of the defendant, the appellate court will look to the record to discern whether there are facts to show the defendant had sufficient background or wa

21994–2006
Iowa v. Tovar green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2021In Tovar, which followed a guilty plea and was decided in 2004—after Gardner but before Osbey—the Court held two specific warnings required by the Iowa Supreme Court were not "mandated by the Sixth Amendment," adding that "[t]he constitutional requirement is satisfied when the trial court informs the accused of the nature of the charges against him, of his right to be counseled regarding his plea, and of the range of allowable punishments attendant upon the entry of a guilty plea." 541 U.S. at 81 .

12021–2021
State v. Barnes green
sc · 2014
2 sentences

2021A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self- representation.'" (quoting Prince v. State, 301 S.C. 422, 423-24 , 392 S.E.2d 462, 463 (1990))); Samuel, 422 S.C. at 603-04 , 813 S.E.2d at 491 ("Although a defendant's decision to proceed pro se may ultimately be to his detriment, such requests 'must be honored out of that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.'") (qu

2021A defendant may waive his right to counsel, but he must do so knowingly and intelligently."); id. ("For a knowing and intelligent waiver to occur, the defendant must be '(1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self- representation.'" (quoting Prince v. State, 301 S.C. 422, 423-24 , 392 S.E.2d 462, 463 (1990))); Samuel, 422 S.C. at 603-04 , 813 S.E.2d at 491 ("Although a defendant's decision to proceed pro se may ultimately be to his detriment, such requests 'must be honored out of that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.'") (qu

12021–2021
State v. Roberson green
sc · 2009
12019–2019
State v. McClinton green
sc · 2006
12013–2013
National Equipment Rental, Ltd. v. H. Walter Hendrix, III and Jean K. Hendrix green
ca2 · 1977
12011–2011
Gideon v. Wainwright green
scotus · 1963
12007–2007
State v. Cabrera-Pena green
scctapp · 2002
12007–2007
State v. Patterson green
scctapp · 2006
12006–2006
Woods v. Bivens green
sc · 1987
12006–2006
State v. Ritch green
sc · 1987
12006–2006
Slayton v. State green
indctapp · 2001
12003–2003
United States v. Odell Bennett green
ca10 · 1976
11997–1997
State v. Orr green
sc · 1991
11994–1994
State v. Hall green
sc · 1994
11994–1994
State v. Coto neutral
sc · 1988
11991–1991
State v. Jacobs green
sc · 1978
11991–1991
State v. Cain green
sc · 1981
11991–1991
State v. Loftin green
sc · 1981
11988–1988
State v. Key green
sc · 1981
11988–1988
Oregon v. Bradshaw green
scotus · 1983
11987–1987
State v. Keith green
sc · 1985
11985–1985
State v. Hallock green
sc · 1980
11982–1982

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