The primary issue presented in this case is whether denial of the right to counsel at a pretrial arraignment in municipal court requires the automatic reversal of a conviction subsequently obtained when the defendant was represented by counsel at all other stages of the proceedings. The appellate department of the superior court held that the denial of counsel at pretrial arraignment requires reversal per se,...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
