Opinion
NO. 5:10-CV-464 (MTT)
04-03-2012
GASPAR SYLVESTER, Petitioner, v. CEDRIC TAYLOR, Warden, Respondent.
Proceedings Under 28 U.S.C. §2254 Before the U.S. Magistrate Judge
ORDER
Before the Court is Petitioner Gaspar Sylvester's Motion to Appoint Counsel asking that he be provided with legal representation in the above-captioned §2254 proceeding. Upon review of the instant petition, the Court finds that the issues set forth therein are properly raised and adequately set forth Petitioner's contentions. They are not so complex as to require appointment of legal counsel to represent Petitioner's legal interests at this time.
The Court, on its own motion, will consider appointing legal counsel for the Petitioner if and when it becomes apparent that legal assistance is required in order to avoid prejudice to his rights. Certainly, if an evidentiary hearing is required, counsel will be provided for the Petitioner.
Accordingly, at the present time, Petitioner's motion for appointment of legal counsel is DENIED.
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Charles H. Weigle
United States Magistrate Judge