State of Minnesota v. Shawn Michael Tillman

Citation:

Court: Minnesota Supreme Court · Filed: 2026-04-01 · Docket: A240952

Published

Impact Score: 0/100 — Low impact: This case is narrowly focused with minimal precedential value.

Case Overview

State of Minnesota v. Shawn Michael Tillman is a court opinion from the Minnesota Supreme Court, filed on 2026-04-01 (Docket No. A240952).

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Court Syllabus

1. The district court conducted a "searching inquiry" into the allegations underlying the defendant's request for substitute counsel when the district court's inquiry, combined with its knowledge of the record, provided sufficient information to allow the district court to determine the truth and scope of the defendant's allegations and whether the allegations presented exceptional circumstances calling into question the attorney's ability and competence to represent the defendant. 2. The district court did not err when it determined that the defendant's waiver of counsel was constitutionally valid. 3. The claims raised in appellant's pro se supplemental brief lack merit. Affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name	State of Minnesota v. Shawn Michael Tillman
Citation
Court	Minnesota Supreme Court
Date Filed	2026-04-01
Docket Number	A240952
Precedential Status	Published
Impact Score	0 / 100
Jurisdiction	mn

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