DOUGLAS v. ALABAMA

No. 313.

380 U.S. 415 (1965)

DOUGLAS v. ALABAMA.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 5, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles Cleveland argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the brief were Bryan A. Chancey and Robert S. Gordon.

Paul T. Gish, Jr., Assistant Attorney General of Alabama, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Richmond M. Flowers, Attorney General of Alabama.


MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The petitioner and one Loyd were tried separately in Alabama's Circuit Court on charges of assault with intent to murder. Loyd was tried first and was found guilty. The State then called Loyd as a witness at petitioner's trial. Because Loyd planned to appeal his conviction, his lawyer, who also represented petitioner, advised Loyd to rely on the privilege against self...

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