Klein v. CIBA Geigy, 475 U.S. 1089 (1986). · Go Syfert
Klein v. CIBA Geigy, 475 U.S. 1089 (1986). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“where a witness first identifies the defendant at trial, defense counsel may test perceptions, memory, and bias of the witness, contemporaneously exposing weaknesses and adding perspective to lessen hazards of undue weight or mistake.”
28 citation events (4 in the last 25 years) across 8 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Galloway v. State
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Top citers, strongest first. 7 distinct citers. How cited ↗
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Galloway v. State
unknown court · 2013 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
where a witness first identifies the defendant at trial, defense counsel may test perceptions, memory, and bias of the witness, contemporaneously exposing weaknesses and adding perspective to lessen hazards of undue weight or mistake.
discussed Cited "see" Beets v. Collins
5th Cir. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558, 1561-62 (11th Cir. 1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1089 , 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986) (To establish an actual conflict "[i]t must be demonstrated that 'the attorney 'made a choice between possible alternative courses of action, . . .
examined Cited "see" Betty Lou Beets v. Wayne Scott, Director Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (4×)
5th Cir. · 1995 · signal: see · confidence high
See Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558, 1561-62 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1089 , 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986) (To establish an actual conflict "[i]t must be demonstrated that the attorney 'made a choice between possible alternative courses of action, ...
discussed Cited "see" United States v. George M. Khoury, Howard Kluver, David W. West, Louis H. Chippas
11th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
Not only must a defendant demonstrate actual conflict, but he must also show that the actual conflict “had an adverse effect upon his lawyer’s representation.” Lightbourne, 829 F.2d at 1023 ; see Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558, 1562 (11th Cir.1985), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1089 , 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986); but cf. Baty v. Balkcom, 661 F.2d 391, 396-97 (1981) (defendant need not show adverse effect upon representation if defendant demonstrates actual conflict), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 1011 , 102 S.Ct. 2307 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1308 (1982).
cited Cited "see" Jimmie Burden, Jr. v. Walter Zant, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center
11th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558, 1562 (11th Cir.1985), ce rt. denied, 475 U.S. 1089 , 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Raleigh Porter v. Louie L. Wainwright, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, Respondent (2×)
11th Cir. · 1986 · signal: see · confidence high
See Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558, 1561 (11th Cir.1985) (“The possibility of conflict does not rise to the level of a sixth amendment violation.”), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Donnie James Smith v. Ira Kelso, Warden (2×)
11th Cir. · 1989 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Stevenson v. Newsome, 774 F.2d 1558 (11th Cir.1985), ce rt. denied, 475 U.S. 1089 , 106 S.Ct. 1476 , 89 L.Ed.2d 731 (1986); Demps v. Wainwright, 666 F.2d 224, 227 (5th Cir. Unit B 1981), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 844 , 103 S.Ct. 98 , 74 L.Ed.2d 89 (1982).
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Klein
v.
CIBA Geigy
No. 85-6334.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 24, 1986.
475 U.S. 1089

C. A. 9th Cir. Certiorari denied.