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IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
CITY OF ROSWELL
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
CITY OF ROSWELL
Plaintiff ______________
Vs.
_______________________
Defendant
WAIVER OF COUNSEL
I understand that I am charged with the following offense(s),__________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________,
which (is)(are) misdemeanor(s) under the law, and that, if I am found guilty, I can be given a severe punishment including imprisonment in the Chaves County jail and a fine.
I understand that, under the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Mexico, I have the right to be represented by a lawyer at all stages of the criminal case; before the trial, at the trial itself, during proceedings to determine what sentence should be imposed if I am found guilty, and during any appeal.
I understand that, if I am unable without due hardship to pay for all or a part of the expense of legal representation from available present income and assets, a lawyer will be furnished for me free of charge.
After reading and understanding all of the above, I hereby give up my right to a lawyer in this case.
DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM IF YOU WANT AN ATTORNEY.
DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM UNLESS YOU HAVE
READ IT AND UNDERSTAND IT.
| ____________________ Defendant |
I find that the defendant knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently, with full awareness of the right to counsel, has waived this right.
| _____________________ Judge |
| _____________________ Date |