No. 23-7009

Warren Simpson v. Alan Simpson

Lower Court: Arizona
Docketed: 2024-03-18
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: constitutional-rights due-process equal-protection legal-counsel liberty pro-se-representation right-to-counsel self-representation trustee
Latest Conference: 2024-04-19
Question Presented (from Petition)

1) Should every US citizen, on the defensive side of any adverse legal issue, be
provided council if they wish such and cannot afford or find; and community legal
services cannot help? In the minimal, be provided an appropriate adviser?

2) Without experienced representation, is it possible to be deprived of
guaranteed constitutional rights; of the equal protection and due process ordained
in our laws?

3) Is it ethical, moral, and fair to require a layperson FORCED into self-representation to; handle themselves and be as knowledgeable as a university
trained; seasoned; professional attorney? Should leniency & help be given to
them?

4) Should a claim of using the court to block justice be addressed or over
looked?

5) Is a liberty removed if not allowed to administer, as trustee, the deceased
parents trust to their wishes? If so, should a trial and counsel be required?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Should every US citizen be provided counsel if they cannot afford it?

Docket Entries

2024-04-22
Petition DENIED.
2024-04-04
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/19/2024.
2024-04-02
Waiver of right of respondent Alan Simpson to respond filed.
2023-10-23
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 17, 2024)

Attorneys

Alan Simpson
Denice Renae ShepherdLaw Office of Denice R. Shepherd, PC, Respondent
Warren Simpson
Warren Simpson — Petitioner