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Mar 1, 2023 criminal-law right-to-appeal negligence-of-counsel due-process entry-of-judgment effective-counsel

Gross Negligence of Counsel Can Restore the Right to Appeal in Criminal Cases

When a lawyer's gross negligence and misrepresentations cause a client to lose the right to appeal, the Supreme Court may recall the entry of judgment and reinstate the appeal.

Mar 1, 2023 criminal law due process negligence of counsel right to appeal entry of judgment effective counsel

Gross Negligence of Counsel: When Final Convictions Can Be Reopened for Due Process

When a lawyer's gross negligence and lies cost a client the right to appeal, the Supreme Court may recall a final judgment to protect due process.

Mar 14, 2001 criminal-law custodial-investigation right-to-counsel extrajudicial-confession constitutional-rights evidence

Safeguarding Confessions: The Right to Competent Counsel in Custodial Investigations

A suspect's confession is inadmissible without effective, independent counsel during custodial investigation. The Supreme Court explains why in People v. Patungan.