Legal Opinion
United States v. Anthony J. Gantt, A/K/A Fats
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided June 11, 1998No. 97-3053PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Chief Judge EDWARDS.
EDWARDS, Chief Judge:
In February 1997, a jury convicted Anthony J. Gantt (“appellant” or “defendant”) of two criminal counts related to the possession and distribution of cocaine. Gantt’s representation prior to and during trial was marked by confusion. In the weeks leading up to the trial, he grew dissatisfied with the performance of his attorney, (hereinafter “Attorney X”), and Attorney X withdrew from the case in favor of another attorney. It was then discovered that Attorney X, during the time he represented Gantt, simultaneously…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Ungar v. SarafiteSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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