Carlos David Lopez v. California
Does a trial court's refusal to review privileged mental
health records of the complaining witness during plea
negotiations violate the Sixth Amendment right to the
effective assistance of counsel, particularly where the
defendant is potentially facing a life sentence if he
does not enter a plea?
Does a trial court's refusal to review privileged mental
health records of the complaining witness prior to
trial violate the Sixth Amendment right to confront
witnesses?
Does a trial court's refusal to review privileged mental
health records of the complaining witness prior to
trial violate the Sixth Amendment right to compulsory
process?
Do criminal defendants have a due process right to
have a court review privileged mental health records
of the complaining witness prior to trial?
Does a trial court's refusal to review privileged mental health records of the complaining witness violate the defendant's Sixth Amendment rights?