Frank Bernard Johnson v. Virginia
AdministrativeLaw SocialSecurity Securities Immigration
Is compulsory pro se representation lawful in criminal trials?
Questions Presented Frank Bernard Johnson 1 : In any trial in which a guilty verdict can result ina criminal conviction: is it lawful to have compulsory pro se representation by the defendant? 2. if'a defendant is unaware of the scope. duties, and procedural obligations of pro se representation. does this in any way hender or infcinge upon their right (o a fair trial? 3. Ifa defendant has been diagnosed with 2 neurological or psychological condition that is associated with mental debilitation, is i unconstitutional to have that person represent themself without having their condition and its potential impact on the trail assessed? . 4. Ina trial in which the defendant is represented pro se: does proceeding with a trial in the absence of components such as. stenagraphy . evidence and witnesses align with the United States Constitution’s as it relates to the VE amendment ? 5. {na Pro se ual in which a “stay of judgment” has been issued to allow for a court ordered mental health or substance abuse evaluation to be conducted immediately following the trial due (o a judge's skeptivism in the legitimacy ofa defendant's ncurodivergence or cognitive deficit. many way infringe upon that defendants Constitutional rights to a fair and impartial trial, Moreover. are the results of those findings sufficient for establishing a conviction or dismissal? 6. Is it lawful to deny a defendant the opportunity te furnish proof of compliance with a court order? 7. Is iUlawful fora court order to be rescinded on the grounds ofa violation of probation or contempt of court regarding such an order without duc process related to the atleged violations? __ Isl LneTa for the prosecution in a pro se ease to inform the opposing counsel that the reception and review of videa evidence oF the alleged crime is contingent upon the defendant's decision lo waive their constitutional right to a trial by jury? 9. fs it kuwful for a defendant ina pro se trial (o assume the cole of counsel iF they have expressed doubt in their ability to eNectively represent themselves ? 10. Ina judicial system which supports the Constitution of the United States: what assurance do defendants in trials of compulsory pro se have that their rights will be upheld and not infringed upon? Il. As it relates to the United States of America: Ina judicial system that supports fair and equal protection under its constitution what provisions extst to ensure all defendants regardless of their letic aptitude competency or literacy receive a fair trial when pro se representation is compulsory in their delense? . I 2. In atrial or cuse in which a defendant is represented pro se and multiple orders have been declared. rescinded. redacted, altered or otherwise modified in any way: is it fawlul not to inform or make aware to the defendant who is presently acting ina counsel capacity: of their legal and procedural duties responsibilities and potential courses of action associated with both the role and its objective of maintaining an effective assistance of counsel?