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Court Can Appoint Amicus in Pro Se Death Penalty Case
At 800: "A federal district court possesses the inherent authority to appoint an amicus curiae to
assist the court in its proceedings." (Citations omitted) Here, the court appoints independent
counsel for a capital defendant who represented himself and said he would introduce no evidence in mitigation at the penalty phase. ...
assist the court in its proceedings." (Citations omitted) Here, the court appoints independent
counsel for a capital defendant who represented himself and said he would introduce no evidence in mitigation at the penalty phase. ...
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