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People v. Ritchie

Citations

  • 213 N.E.2d 306
  • 66 Ill. App. 2d 417
  • 1966 Ill. App. LEXIS 1267

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  • accused believed his family would provide counsel; court denied continuance because public defender represented him; held, abuse
  • the defendant, who had been continuously incarcerated, believed and represented to the court that his family or friends were obtaining private counsel; there were no facts showing the defendant’s purpose was dilatory; the conviction was reversed
  • the defendant, who had been continuously incarcerated, believed and represented to the court that his family or friends were obtaining private counsel; there were no facts showing the defendant’s purpose was dilatory; the conviction was reversed

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Judges: Craven, Teapp, Smith

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