Rivera v. Doerer

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California denied Felix A. Rivera, Jr.’s motion for appointment of counsel in his federal habeas corpus proceeding. The court held that appointment of counsel was not necessary at that stage and denied the motion without prejudice.

Holdings

1. Appointment of counsel was not necessary at that stage of the proceedings, and the petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel was denied without prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should appoint counsel for the pro se petitioner in the pending federal habeas proceeding.

Disposition

other