Douglas v. Alabama

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1965-04-05

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*416 MR. Justice Brennan delivered the opinion of the Court. The petitioner and one Loyd were tried separately in Alabama’s Circuit Court on charges of assault with intent to murder. Loyd was tried first and was found guilty. The State then called Loyd as a witness at petitioner’s trial. Because Loyd planned to appeal his conviction, his lawyer, who also…

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