Legal Opinion
People v. Adkins
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided July 30, 1996No. Docket Nos. 102370, 104085, Calendar Nos. 14, 15PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMallett, J.
This Court consolidated and granted leave to appeal in these two cases to clarify the judicial responsibilities that must be fulfilled before a criminal defendant may waive his right to counsel and be permitted to represent himself.
Trial courts must substantially comply with the waiver of counsel procedures set forth in People v Anderson, 398 Mich 361; 247 NW2d 857 (1976), and MCR 6.005(D) before granting a defendant’s request to proceed in propria persona. Substantial compliance requires the court to discuss with the defendant the waiver of counsel requirements set forth in both Anderson and…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Faretta v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Carnley v. CochranSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
- Patterson v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- In Re Guilty Plea CasesMichigan Supreme Court · 1975
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3Cited by45 opinions
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