United States v. Cronic

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1984-05-14

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Justice Stevens delivered the opinion of the Court. Respondent and two associates were indicted on mail fraud charges involving the transfer of over $9,400,000 in checks between banks in Tampa, Fla., and Norman, Okla., during a 4-month period in 1975. Shortly before the scheduled trial date, respondent’s retained counsel withdrew. The court appointed a young…

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