Abuse of Discretion – Request for New Counsel Denied

By: Derek Hawkins//November 7, 2018//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Fond du Lac County v. S.R.H.

Case No.: 2018AP1088-FT

Officials: REILLY, P.J.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Request for New Counsel Denied

S.R.H. argues that the circuit court erred in denying his request for new counsel or to proceed pro se. As S.R.H.’s request to represent himself was not clear and unequivocal and as the court did not erroneously exercise its discretion in denying new counsel, we affirm.

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