State v. Chavis
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, C.J.
Thomas Clavis Chavis appeals his conviction for third degree statutory rape under RCW 9A.44.090.* 1 The pivotal issue concerns the waiver of the defendant's constitutional right to be represented by a lawyer.
During the early morning hours of October 13, 1979, Mr. Chavis, the victim and Thomas Davis were located at Mr. Davis' house. Mr. Davis was married at the time but was having a relationship with the victim. The victim testified she had performed sexual intercourse with Mr. Davis,2 who then left the residence to purchase cigarettes. It was during this absence the victim alleges to have…
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2Cases cited20 opinions
- Chapman v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Faretta v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Holloway v. ArkansasSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Von Moltke v. GilliesSupreme Court of the United States · 1948
- People v. LopezCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1977
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3Cited by44 opinions
- State v. DennisonWashington Supreme Court · 1990
- City of Bellevue v. AcreyWashington Supreme Court · 1984
- State v. BreedloveCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1995
- State v. HahnWashington Supreme Court · 1986
- State v. VermillionCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2002
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