· 11/10/1959
Guerin v. Commonwealth
Citations
- 162 N.E.2d 38
- 339 Mass. 731
- 1959 Mass. LEXIS 875
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing “fundamental character of the right of a person accused of a serious crime to have the aid and advice of counsel”
- “the essential element of fairness in the administration of justice depends” on the right to counsel
- right to communicate with counsel
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Judges: Wilkins, Ronan, Spalding, Williams
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