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State v. Young

Citations

  • 626 So. 2d 655
  • 1993 WL 433784

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  • concluding that Faretta and Florida Rule of Criminal - 14 - Procedure 3.111(d) 7 require reversal if the lower court does not conduct a proper Faretta inquiry
  • holding that harmless error doctrine does not apply when court omits Faretta inquiry
  • holding that court's failure to conduct Faretta hearing was reversible error
  • noting that even if a trial court validly concludes a defendant was merely attempting to delay proceedings, it is nonetheless required to conduct an adequate inquiry
  • finding the harmless 5 Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.111(d)(2) and (3) provide: (2
  • noting “the frustration of trial judges who are burdened with belligerent defendants who attempt to thwart the system in any way they can” but instructing that a trial court should still “confirm the waiver of assistance of counsel through a Faretta inquiry”

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Judges: Overton

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