The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a critical case regarding the Sixth Amendment rights of defendants. The case involves a Texas man convicted of murder who argues that his constitutional right to counsel was violated when he was not permitted to consult with his lawyer during a 24-hour recess in the middle of his testimony. This situation has led to a 'deeply entrenched' split among circuit courts concerning the constitutionality of a federal law mandating that convicted criminals continue paying restitution with interest for decades post-conviction. The Supreme Court's decision will address whether the right to counsel includes the ability for a lawyer to confer with a client about their testimony during such recesses, a matter that could have implications for legal practices across the country.
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel includes the ability for a lawyer to confer with a client about their testimony during an overnight recess in the middle of a trial. https://t.co/JI0oQyNU6V
National Law Journal: The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel includes the ability for a lawyer to confer with a client about their testimony during an overnight recess in the middle of a trial. https://t.co/FU5yEHULIa
The United States Supreme Court will use a case from Kansas City to decide the legality of some retroactive punishments. https://t.co/4WXxYcwGGm