Legal Opinion
Eddie James Strozier v. Lanson Newsome, Warden
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided April 27, 1989No. 87-8182PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLARK, Circuit Judge:
Petitioner, Eddie James Strozier, appeals the denial of his writ of habeas corpus. Strozier contends that the state trial court violated his Sixth Amendment rights by not ensuring that he made a knowing and voluntary waiver of his right to counsel. The district court found the waiver valid. We reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing to develop the record more fully.
FACTS
Eddie Strozier was convicted of kidnapping and aggravated assault with intent to rape on May 18, 1983. Between the time of his indictment in January and the trial in May, Strozier was represented by…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Carnley v. CochranSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
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3Cited by29 opinions
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