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DUCKWORTH v. EAGAN

No. 88-317.

492 U.S. 195 (1989)

109 S.Ct. 2875

106 L.Ed.2d 166

DUCKWORTH v. EAGAN

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 26, 1989

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David Michael Wallman, Deputy Attorney General of Indiana, argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Linley E. Pearson, Attorney General, and Robert S. Spear and Michael A. Schoening, Deputy Attorneys General.

Michael R. Lazerwitz argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, Deputy Solicitor General Bryson, and Joel M. Gershowitz.

Howard B. Eisenberg, by appointment of the Court, 488 U.S. 921 (1988), argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

CHIEF JUSTICE REHNQUIST delivered the opinion of the Court.

Respondent confessed to stabbing a woman nine times after she refused to have sexual relations with him, and he was convicted of attempted murder. Before confessing, respondent was given warnings by the police, which included the advice that a lawyer would be appointed "if and when you go to court." The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held...

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