U.S. v. Tapia, No. 79-5642 (5th Cir.) (631 F.2d 1207) (December 3, 1980) (Judge Emilio M. Garza)
The Court stated that "a waiver of an interpreter is not a decision for [defendant's] counsel or the Court to make. It is defendant's decision, after the Court explains to him the nature and effect of a waiver." (Id., at 1209). The Court also stated that the district court is …
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