Opinion · Supreme Court of the United States

Melfa v. Davis

384 U.S. 1001

Type
Opinion
Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
1966-06-20
Topic
general

How later courts describe this case

  • "absent sound medical or other reasons," defendant should be present at hearing to determine competency to stand trial
  • claim of privilege against self-incrimination waived by failure to make timely objection

Citator

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Ct. App. Md. Certiorari denied.