Monday, February 04, 2013

Fourth Circuit -- US v. Rodney Williamson

Crim -- Issue is post-indictment, pre-arrest tapings with confidential informant.  Scotus remanded, holding that 6A right to counsel had attached on indictment.  District court affirmed conviction.  CA affirms here.

6A -- Although introduction of the recordings was plain error, it wasn't the kind of plain error that impacts substantial rights.

5A -- No coercion.

No right to counsel in Rule 33 "new evidence" proceedings.

US v. Rodney Williamson
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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