United States v. Harry T. Hanley, (Two Cases)

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• finding no total lack of communication where defense counsel vigorously cross-examined government witnesses and appropriately conducted the defendant’s direct examination
• defendant, who had already received three continuances and four appointed lawyers, tried to force his fourth lawyer to quit one week before trial
• erroneous instruction held not to be plain error where evidence was overwhelming, district court gave other, correct instruction, and counsel also correctly stated the law
• no total lack of communi- cation where attorney assisted defense by vigorously cross-examining government witnesses
• “The privilege which protects attorney-client 17 communications may not be used both as a sword and a shield.”
• court will not review ineffective assistance of counsel claims on direct appeal unless it con- clusively appears on the record that appellant was not provided with effective representation

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