Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court· 2/7/1984
Commonwealth v. Hurley
Citations
- 461 N.E.2d 754
- 391 Mass. 76
- 1984 Mass. LEXIS 1328
How courts have described this case
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- reinstating recaptured fugitive's appeal provided that the trial court finds no prejudice to the government because of delay caused by appellant's flight
- reinstating recaptured fugitive’s appeal provided that the trial court finds no prejudice to the government because of delay caused by appellant’s flight
- conflict of interest resulted from attorney's representation of both defendant and prosecution witness at time of trial
- conflict of interest resulted from attorney’s representation of both defendant and prosecution witness at time of trial
- appeal will be reinstated if appellant’s claims are meritorious and state’s case will not be prejudiced by delay
- reinstatement of appeal of convicted fugitive felon upon his return to custody is a matter of discretion to be exercised by appellate court
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Judges: Hennessey, Wilkins, Liacos, Nolan, O'Connor
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