In Gonzalez-Lopez, the Eighth Circuit held that the district court should not have denied defense counsel's application for pro hac vice admission by an out of state attorney, without considering the effects of the denial on the defendant's Sixth Amendment rights.
Summary of this case from Giles v. WolfenbargerNo. 05-352.
January 6, 2006.
Certiorari Granted
C.A. 8th Cir. Certiorari granted. Reported below: 399 F. 3d 924.
In Gonzalez-Lopez, the Eighth Circuit held that the district court should not have denied defense counsel's application for pro hac vice admission by an out of state attorney, without considering the effects of the denial on the defendant's Sixth Amendment rights.
Summary of this case from Giles v. WolfenbargerFull title:UNITED STATES v. GONZALEZ-LOPEZ
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jan 6, 2006
[¶ 36] The denial of the right to counsel is a structural error for which harm is presumed because it "casts…
Giles v. WolfenbargerTherefore, it was clearly erroneous for the court of appeals to hold that this issue was outside the scope of…