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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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