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“I got the chance to argue my first case in Supreme Court, a criminal case arising in Alabama that involved the right of a defendant to counsel at a critical stage in a capital case before a trial.” quote by Constance Baker Motley
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“I got the chance to argue my first case in Supreme Court, a criminal case arising in Alabama that involved the right of a defendant to counsel at a critical stage in a capital case before a trial.”

Constance Baker Motley

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She recounts her first Supreme Court argument, a criminal case in Alabama concerning a defendant’s right to counsel at a crucial stage of a capital case.

In simple terms: First Supreme Court case about right to counsel.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair legal representation.

Themes

justice civil rights legal advocacy courtroom constitutional law

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

legal historical

When to use this quote

  • legal education
  • civil rights litigation
  • public defender work
  • law school training

Key Concepts

Due process right to counsel capital punishment defense

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does counsel affect capital case outcomes?
  • What barriers exist for defendants needing counsel?
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