United States First Circuit

Defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel, where the trial judge questioned him to ensure understanding of the gravity of charges facing him and their potential penalties, and his obligation to comply with court rules when presenting his case.

Appellate Information

• Decided 10/11/2002
• Published 10/11/2002

Judges

• BOWNES, Senior Circuit Judge., Before BOUDIN, Chief Judge, BOWNES, Senior Circuit Judge, and LYNCH, Circuit Judge.

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Juan Ortiz-Lebrón for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Bradley J. Schlozman, Department of Justice, with whom Margaret E. Curran, United States Attorney, was on brief for appellee.