United States of America, Plaintiff-appellee, v. Tim Themy-kotronakis, Defendant-appellant, 156 F.3d 1245 (10th Cir. 1998)

ORDER AND JUDGMENT^* 

KELLY

Defendant-Appellant Tim Themy-Kotronakis appeals from the district court's revocation of probation and imposition of six months imprisonment. Mr. Themy-Kotronakis contends the district court's failure to apprise him of the disadvantages of proceeding without full representation of counsel invalidates his waiver of such benefits and entitles him to a new revocation hearing. Our jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and we affirm.

Mr. Themy-Kotronakis argues the district court failed to make inquiry regarding his waiver of representation by counsel. However, we review de novo whether Mr. Themy-Kotronakis waived his right to counsel, see Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387, 397 n. 4, 97 S. Ct. 1232, 51 L. Ed. 2d 424 (1977), and believe he did not. A waiver of the right to be represented by counsel must be knowing and intelligent, see Farretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 835, 95 S. Ct. 2525, 45 L. Ed. 2d 562 (1975); if anything, the record here discloses Mr. Themy-Kotronakis knowingly and intelligently preserved his right to the aid of counsel at his revocation hearing. See Aplt.App. at 3-12. In response to Mr. Themy-Kotronakis' request, the district court ordered the appointment of standby counsel, see Aplt.App. at 14, and Mr. Themy-Kotronakis was so assisted at the hearing. See Aplt.App. at 17-18; id. at 43-61. There being no waiver of the right to counsel, the question of its validity is moot.

AFFIRMED.