PETERSON v. WAINWRIGHT

No. 71-1680 Summary Calendar.

453 F.2d 1376 (1972)

John R. PETERSON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT Director, Division of Corrections, Florida, Respondent-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

February 7, 1972.


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.

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