Butler v. United States

In this case, prior to trial, appellant asked the court to appoint another lawyer to represent him. While not objecting to removal from the case, counsel for appellant defended his representation to date. In doing so, he informed the court — which ultimately became the trier of fact — that “[t]his is an open and shut case,” and that his client intended to commit perjury.

I agree that the conviction should be reversed and the case remanded for a new trial. Por the reasons stated in Part II of the court’s opinion, it is inconceivable to me that due process could be satisfied when the defendant’s…