JOHNSON v. ZERBST, WARDEN. CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT. No. 699. Argued April 4, 1938. Decided May 23, 1938. 1. A person charged with crime in a federal court is entitled by the Sixth Amendment to the assistance of counsel for his defense. P. 462. 2. This right may […]
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304 U.S. 458
304 U.S. 458 304 U.S. 458 58 S.Ct. 1019 82 L.Ed. 1461 JOHNSONv.ZERBST, Warden, United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga. No. 699. Argued April 4, 1938. Decided May 23, 1938. Mr. Elbert P. Tuttle, of Atlanta, Ga., for petitioner. Mr. Bates Booth, of Washington, D.C., for respondent. Mr. Justice BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court. […]