How have the courts treated the final argument in a habeas corpus petition?

LaMere's final argument is that the district judge erred in not appointing counsel to help him prepare his petition in the district court. By statute, district courts have discretion to appoint an attorney in habeas corpus proceedings when "the interests of justice so require and [the prisoner] is financially unable to obtain representation." 18 U.S.C. Sec. 3006A(g). In our review for abuse of discretion, see Bashor v. Risley, 730 F.2d 1228, 1234 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 838, 105 S.Ct. 137, 83 L.Ed.2d 77 (1984), we find none. LaMere's district court pleadings illustrate to us that he had a good understanding of the issues and the ability to present forcefully and coherently his contentions. See id. The district judge did not abuse his discretion in denying LaMere's request for appointment of an attorney.