In Van Lynn, however, there was no reasoned state court opinion, so the federal court examined the decision of the trial court.
Summary of this case from Caviness v. RunnelsNo. 03-1307.
May 3, 2004.
C.A. 9th Cir. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 347 F. 3d 735.
In Van Lynn, however, there was no reasoned state court opinion, so the federal court examined the decision of the trial court.
Summary of this case from Caviness v. RunnelsIn Van Lynn, the court held that denial of a Faretta motion is contrary to clearly established Supreme Court case law if it is based on the trial court's belief that the defendant would be unable to present the case in an informed, reasonable or intelligent manner.
Summary of this case from Caviness v. RunnelsFull title:MITCHELL, WARDEN v. VAN LYNN
Court:U.S.
Date published: May 3, 2004
Because both the California Supreme Court and the California Court of Appeal denied review without comment,…
Caviness v. RunnelsThe Supreme court clarified the meaning of this rule in Godinez v. Moran, 509 U.S. 389, 399 (1993) when it…