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STATE v. WHITCOMB

Nos. C7-86-1269, CO-86-1419.

399 N.W.2d 124 (1987)

STATE of Minnesota, Respondent, v. Tony WHITCOMB, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Review Denied February 13, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hubert H. Humphrey, III, Atty. Gen., St. Paul, Michael Q. Lynch, Kandiyohi Co. Atty., Willmar, for respondent.

Tony Whitcomb, pro se.

Considered and decided by LESLIE, P.J., and FOLEY and RANDALL, JJ., with oral argument waived.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

FOLEY, Judge.

Tony Lee Whitcomb was found in direct contempt of court and sentenced to 30 days in jail for his behavior during jury selection in a trial for speeding and obstruction of legal process. Whitcomb appeared pro se, refusing repeatedly to avail himself of legal representation. While he was serving his sentence, he applied for a writ of habeas corpus. The writ was granted.

A hearing was held subsequently during which Whitcomb...

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