Constitutional Right to Assistance of Counsel - Defendant's Ability to Consult Counsel during a Brief Recess between Direct and Cross-Examination

Authors

Thomas Edgington

Abstract

The United States Supreme Court announced that the Federal Constitution does not compel every trial judge to allow the defendant to consult with his attorney during the course of a brief recess called during the defendant's testimony.

Perry v. Leeke, 109 S.Ct. 594 (1989).

First Page

211

Recommended Citation

Thomas Edgington, Constitutional Right to Assistance of Counsel - Defendant's Ability to Consult Counsel during a Brief Recess between Direct and Cross-Examination, 28 Duq. L. Rev. 211 (1989).
Available at: https://dsc.duq.edu/dlr/vol28/iss1/10