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· 3/23/1978

Earl Edward Gandy v. State of Alabama

Citations

  • 569 F.2d 1318
  • 1978 U.S. App. LEXIS 12028

How courts have described this case

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  • listing six factors of relevant consideration when denial of continuance is challenged on choice of counsel grounds
  • listing six factors of relevant consideration when denial of continuance is challenged on choice of counsel grounds
  • granting habeas petition because trial court’s evaluation of factors and reconciliation of values in refusing to grant a continuance was so arbitrary as to violate principles of due process
  • \it is a settled principle that the right to counsel of one's choice is not absolute as is the right to the assistance of counsel\
  • “it is a settled principle that the right to counsel of one’s choice is not absolute as is the right to the assistance of counsel”
  • “the right to choose counsel may not be subverted to obstruct the orderly procedure in the courts or to interfere with the fair administration of justice”

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Judges: Fay, Hill, Morgan

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