Supreme Court of Pennsylvania· 7/1/1983

Commonwealth v. Allen

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462 A.2d 624
501 Pa. 525
1983 Pa. LEXIS 601

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holding blanket privilege properly permitted where record suggested claimant’s complicity in crime
counsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to pursue an action which would not inure to the benefit of his client
defendant’s right to compulsory process not abridged by potential defense witness’ assertion of privilege against self-incrimination
defendant's right to compulsory process not abridged by potential defense witness' assertion of privilege against self-incrimination
right of compulsory process is qualified to extent of existing testimonial privileges, including privilege against self-incrimination
right of compulsory process is qualified to extent of existing testimonial privileges, including privilege against self-incrimination

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Judges: Roberts, Nix, Larsen, Flaherty, McDermott

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