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CRUZ v. NEW YORK

No. 85-5939.

481 U.S. 186 (1987)

CRUZ v. NEW YORK

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 21, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert S. Dean argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs was Philip L. Weinstein.

Peter D. Coddington argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Mario Merola.

Robert H. Klonoff argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Bryson.

JUSTICE SCALIA delivered the opinion of the Court.

In Bruton v. United States, 391 U.S. 123 (1968), we held that a defendant is deprived of his rights under the Confrontation Clause when his codefendant's incriminating confession is introduced at their joint trial, even if the jury is instructed to consider that confession only against the codefendant. In Parker v. Randolph...

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