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· 10/4/2023

In Re C.R. v. the State of Texas

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  • holding that order directing defendant not to consult with attorney during a fifteen minute recess at the end of direct examination of defendant was constitutional
  • recognizing that \nondiscussion orders are a corollary of the broader rule that witnesses may be sequestered to lessen the danger that their testimony will be influenced by hearing what other witnesses have to say\
  • holding that prohibition of consultation between defendant and defense counsel during brief recess between defendant’s testimony on direct and cross-examination did not amount to complete denial of counsel
  • holding that prohibition of consultation between defendant and defense counsel during brief recess between defendant’s testimony on direct and cross-examination did not amount to complete denial of counsel
  • holding that defendant does not have constitutional right to advice during “short recess in which it is appropriate to presume that nothing but the testimony will be discussed”
  • holding that prohibition of consultation between defendant and defense counsel during brief recess between defendant's testi- mony on direct and cross-examination did not amount to complete denial of counsel

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