WINTERSHEIMER, Justice.
This appeal is from a decision of the Court of Appeals which reversed and remanded a conviction for first-degree burglary because the circuit judge had ordered the defendant to wear leg shackles during the trial. Conley had been convicted of first-degree burglary and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The issue is whether the circuit judge abused his discretion in ordering Conley to be shackled throughout the trial. The question presented...
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.
