Witt v. Arizona Ex Rel. Eyman

OPINION and ORDER

MUECKE, District Judge.

Petitioner for habeas corpus complains of an entry of a guilty plea and a sentencing, both without the presence of an attorney. Respondent does not deny the petitioner’s specific factual allegations, but relies on affirmative allegations to the effect that the petitioner waived his right to counsel in open court. The respondent’s affirmative allegations are amply supported by the record in this case. Petitioner does not present factual allegations contradicting respondent’s allegations, but he denies waiver.

Petitioner appealed the conviction he…