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· 2/7/1978

United States v. Francis E. Gillings and Ruth Gillings

Citations

  • 568 F.2d 1307
  • 41 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 769
  • 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 12727

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  • waiver of counsel effective because of defendant's extensive discussion with district court and consultation with attorney
  • waiver of counsel effective because of defendant’s extensive discussion with district court and consultation with attorney
  • waiver of counsel is effective because of the defendant’s discussion with the attorney and the district judge
  • “The defendant must be aware that he or she will be on his or her own in a complex area where experience and professional training are greatly to be desired.”

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Judges: Browning, Choy, Goodwin, Per Curiam

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