Supreme Court of the United States
Rothgery v. Gillespie County
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- Type
- Opinion of the Court
- Filed
- June 23, 2008
- Case
- Rothgery v. Gillespie County
- Case status
- Decided
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Justice Souter delivered the opinion of the Court. This Court has held that the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment applies at the first appearance before a judicial officer at which a defendant is told of the formal accusation against him and restrictions are imposed on his liberty. See Brewer v. Williams, 430 U. S. 387, 398-399 (1…
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Other writings in this case
| Type | Author | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | Not attributed | June 23, 2008 |
| Concurrence | Not attributed | June 23, 2008 |
| Dissent | Not attributed | June 23, 2008 |