People v. Squitieri

This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon his plea of guilty to the crime of an attempt to receive a bribe. Although a plea of guilty was entered, the question presented on this appeal was preserved and is before us for review.

It is the contention of the defendant that the prosecution violated his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights of access to and advice from counsel, as provided in the Federal Constitution. He bases this on the claim that the prosecuting authorities deliberately arranged for one Richard Curro, a correction officer under arrest, to surreptitiously…