Legal Opinion
Betonie v. Sizemore
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 5, 1974No. 73-3015PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MORGAN, Circuit Judge:
The main question presented in these cases is whether the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of assistance of counsel protects enlisted military personnel brought before summary courts-martial in cases which may result in imprisonment. We hold that it does, and affirm the judgment of the district court granting writs of habeas corpus to the four petitioners.
Certain facts are common to all four cases. All petitioners are enlisted men in the United States Navy who were referred to summary courts-martial in the fall of 1972. All four consented to being tried by summary courts, and…
2Cases cited36 opinions
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- Wade v. HunterSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
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3Cited by10 opinions
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