· 6/23/1972
United States Ex Rel. George L. Spears H-7506 v. Robert L. Johnson, Supt. State Correctional at Graterford
Citations
- 463 F.2d 1024
- 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 8806
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- in a bench trial, where evidence against defendant is strong, counsel may prefer not to present a formal summation
- discussing waiver of the right to present a closing argument
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Judges: Van Dusen, Gibbons, Rosen
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