Thursday, March 15, 2007

death penalty case moved pro se to waive further federal proceedings

Comer v. Schriro, No. 98-99003 (9th Cir. March 15, 2007)
In proceedings arising when habeas petitioner in a death penalty case moved pro se to waive further federal proceedings, to terminate representation by his habeas counsel, and for dismissal of his appeal, the motions are granted and the appeal is dismissed where petitioner was competent and had voluntarily decided to waive further proceedings.
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/9th/9899003p.pdf

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