24-CR-179 USA v. Chambers

Order Clarifying Role of Standby Counsel

In this criminal case, the court granted the defendant’s motion to represent himself but appointed standby counsel to assist the defendant in the event he needed or requested such assistance during trial.  In light of the defendant’s objection to standby counsel’s involvement in his defense in any capacity, standby counsel requested clarification from the court as to his responsibilities.  This order clarifies the role of standby counsel in a criminal case.