William Robert Oliver, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Court held that a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel cannot be deemed waived merely by failing to request appointment of counsel under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 1.051(c); such a waiver must be knowing, voluntary, and intelligent. Accordingly, the Court vacated the appellate court's judgment and remanded for further consideration in light of Green v. State.