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Prince v. State

Citations

  • 392 S.E.2d 462
  • 301 S.C. 422
  • 1990 S.C. LEXIS 108

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  • stating that Faretta requires the trial court to conduct a specific inquiry to warn the defendant of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation
  • finding no valid waiver because the record \[did] not demonstrate petitioner was sufficiently aware of the dangers of self-representation\
  • determining Prince was not aware of the dangers and disadvantages of proceeding pro se when, among other things, Prince exhibited little understanding of criminal proceedings and testified he relied upon the solicitor’s advice at the plea proceeding
  • discussing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 95 S.Ct. 2525, 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975), and noting that Faretta allows a defendant to waive his right to counsel if the following conditions are satisfied: (1) the accused is advised of his right to counsel and (2
  • \Faretta requires the accused be: (1) advised of his right to counsel; and (2) adequately warned of the dangers of self-representation.\
  • \The burden is on the State to demonstrate the validity of a defendant's waiver of his right to counsel.\

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Judges: Gregory, Harwell, Chandler, Finney, Toal

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