print email comment close Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense? URL: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-29971.html Description: This article, which begins with the idea that self-representation in a criminal case usually is not a good idea, provides "a discussion of the few situations in which you might consider representing yourself in a criminal case." Topics include self-representation at the arraignment, and self-representation with the help of a legal coach. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. Publisher: Nolo Extra Keywords defendant pro se pro per Library of Congress Subject Headings: Defense (Criminal procedure) Pro se representation LII Database Information: Record 21706 created by Maria Brandt on 05/30/2006 Last modification on 10/08/2009 Published: 06/01/2006   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/21706