(Download) "Martinez v. People" by Colorado Supreme Court # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Martinez v. People
- Author : Colorado Supreme Court
- Release Date : January 16, 1971
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 51 KB
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The difficulties between Martinez and his lawyer were called to the attention of the court six days prior to trial. Counsel informed the court that he had advised the defendant that his defense to the burglary charge was weak and that it was his considered advice that the defendant enter a guilty plea to a lesser charge. When defendant refused to follow the advice of counsel and stated that he wished to have his case tried, the lawyer told Martinez "I am glad it is not me that is facing the court with the case that you have." Counsel further advised the court that defendant had made "some rather strong statements to me which I believe will certainly handicap me in representing him."