Case Name: John R. PETERSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, Respondent-Appellee
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1972-02-07
Citations: 453 F.2d 1376
Docket Number: No. 71-1680
Parties: John R. PETERSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, Respondent-Appellee.
Judges: 
Reporter: Federal Reporter 2d Series
Volume: 453
Pages: 1376–1376

Head Matter:
John R. PETERSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, Respondent-Appellee.
No. 71-1680
Summary Calendar.
United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.
Feb. 7, 1972.
Before JOHN R. BROWN, Chief Judge, and INGRAHAM and RONEY, Circuit Judges.
Rule 18, 5th Cir.; see Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Co. of New York et al., 5th Cir. 1970, 431 F.2d 409, Part I.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM:
The basis of appellant's habeas corpus petition was his contention that the state denied him his right to conduct his own defense. The record shows, however, that appellant withdrew his request to appear pro se. He made a clear and knowing election to be represented by counsel at trial.
Affirmed.