Statute that requires a writing for waiver of counsel does not\napply to an implied waiver of counsel, such as when a defendant refused to\nretain counsel and to expressly waive counsel. A defendant’s objection is not\nnecessary to preserve error in allowing a waiver because a defendant never\nobjects to their own waiver of counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have been arrested and would like to speak to an\nattorney, call our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at\nHoorfarlaw.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Statute that requires a writing for waiver of counsel does not apply to an implied waiver of counsel, such as when a defendant refused to retain counsel and to expressly waive counsel. A defendant’s objection is not necessary to preserve … Continue reading