Legal Opinion
State v. DeWeese
Washington Supreme Court
Decided September 12, 1991No. 57570-3PublishedCited by 123 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGuy, J.
Larry DeWeese challenges his conviction on three counts of forcible rape, contending he did not knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waive his right to counsel. He further contends his removal from the courtroom during his trial denied him a fair trial. The Court of Appeals certified the appeal to this court, and we accepted review. We affirm the convictions.
Facts
In April 1989, Larry DeWeese was convicted by a jury of one count of first degree rape and two counts of second degree rape. During preparation for trial, conflicts developed between Mr. DeWeese and his first court-appointed…
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- Don Garriga Chapman v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1977
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