U.S. Supreme Court
Oct. 6, 2011
High Court considers defendant's right to counsel
In a case closely watched by criminal appellate attorneys, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed Tuesday whether a defendant's right to counsel should extend to state habeas proceedings.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In a case closely watched by criminal appellate attorneys, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed Tuesday whether a defendant's right to counsel should extend to state habeas proceedings.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an Arizona prisoner was not entitled to an appellate lawyer in post-conviction review to argue that his trial counsel was deficient. Martinez v. Ryan...
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