State v. Robinson

I. Introduction

In this case, we consider whether the State violated Jacquez Robinson's Sixth Amendment right to the effective assistance of counsel, and if we agree with the trial court that it did, whether the trial court erred in dismissing his indictment for first degree murder. The Sixth Amendment provides that "[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence." 1 This right is "indispensable to the fair administration of our adversarial system of criminal justice." 2 It "safeguards the other rights deemed essential…