Alcala v. Superior Court
Petitioner Rodney James Alcala contends he was denied his constitutional right to represent himself when the trial court denied his motion under the United States Supreme Court decision in Faretta v. California (1975) 422 U.S. 806. The Orange County and Los Angeles County District Attorney Offices were invited to file an informal response to the petition for a writ of prohibition/mandate and the Orange County District Attorney advises this court that based on Alcalas reaffirmation of the Faretta waivers and his representation that he would not seek a continuance, the petition should be granted. Court agree and the petition is granted.
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