· 8/21/1990
United States v. Alvin Gregory Scott
Citations
- 909 F.2d 488
- 1990 U.S. App. LEXIS 14361
- 1990 WL 110122
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- noting that when allegations are patently frivolous, vague, or conclusory, 25 summary dismissal is appropriate
- observing that the right to testify “does not extend to testifying falsely ”
- \It is clear then that a defendant's right to testify is now a recognized fundamental right.\
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Judges: Fay, Johnson, Gibson
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