Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Alaska Legal Miscellanea: Pro Se Representation, and Pastor Rights

Right to represent oneself:  The 9th Circuit, this Tuesday morning, held that U. S. District Judge Ralph Beistline violated a criminal defendant’s right to represent himself, but that the error was harmless.  The panel did not resolve the standard of appellate review, holding that the error violated either standard.  The per curiam opinion states:
an improper denial of […]

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

9th Cir: Limits to “The Patronage Dismissal Doctrine”