Lashauna Coleman, Petitioner v. Honorable Diane M. Johnsen, Honorable Kent E. Cattani, Honorable Jon W. Thompson…

Summary

The court held that Article 2, Section 24 of the Arizona Constitution gives a criminal defendant the right to represent themselves on appeal. A previously represented defendant must notify the court of that choice within thirty days after filing the notice of appeal; an untimely request is subject to the court of appeals' discretion. The court vacated the court of appeals' decision and remanded for it to decide whether to allow Coleman's untimely request.