Tag: forfeiture or waiver of right
Posted on October 10, 2024
Addressing Egregious Misconduct: The Kansas Supreme Court holds that criminal defendants can forfeit the right to counsel
State v. Trass, No. 122,713, 2024 WL 4311525 (Kan. Sept. 27, 2024). Author: Luke Arney, Staff Editor Issue: Can a criminal defendant forfeit the right to counsel through misconduct as a matter of law? Answer: Yes, a defendant can forfeit the …