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SCOTUS does crimlaw

By Karl R. Keys, Esq.

SCOTUSBlog notes its criminal law week at the Court.  Cases of interest include: Harbison v. Bell (07-8521), involving the right of prisoners to have federally funded counsel during state clemency proceedings. Montejo v. Louisiana (07-1529), involving interrogation and the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants. Vermont v. Brillon (08-88), involving the Speedy Trial Act and delays caused by public defenders. Knowles v. Mirzayance (07-1315), involving an ineffective assistance of counsel claim over a recommendation to withdraw a plea of insanity. Puckett v. United States (07-9712), involving claims over the government breaching a plea agreement. Boyle v. United States (07-1309), involving the proof required to show an enterprise under the RICO anti-racketeering law...continue to full post

Full post as published by Capital Defense Weekly on January 11, 2009 (boomark / email).