Legal Opinion
James H. Ellis, Jr. v. United States of America, Alfred M. Watkins v. United States
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided April 30, 1969No. 21919_1PublishedCited by 121 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEVENTHAL, Circuit Judge:
These appellants were convicted of arson and of carrying a dangerous weapon. They seek reversal on the ground that the trial judge erred in compelling the testimony of one Izzard who had been their companion in crime.
*794The prosecution called Izzard to testify at trial, whereupon the trial judge advised the witness of his privilege against self-incrimination, and asked him if he wished to take the stand. The witness responded in the negative. The prosecuting attorney asked that counsel be appointed to advise the witness. Counsel was appointed; he consulted the witness,…
2Cases cited51 opinions
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- Malloy v. HoganSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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3Cited by121 opinions
- United States v. Emanuel JohnsonCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1973
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- United States v. Peter Licavoli, Sr.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1979
- Commonwealth v. RodgersSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1977
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