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People v. Baker

Citations

  • 440 N.E.2d 856
  • 92 Ill. 2d 85
  • 65 Ill. Dec. 1
  • 1982 Ill. LEXIS 316

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  • stating waiver of right to counsel, once made, carries through to all subsequent proceedings unless the defendant later requests counsel or other circumstances suggest that the waiver is limited in scope
  • “The record clearly establishes that his election [to proceed pro se] was voluntarily, knowingly and understandingly made”

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Judges: Underwood

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