Perry v. Leeke, No. 87-6325 (U.S. Supreme Court) (488 U.S. 272; 109 S.Ct. 594) (January 10, 1989) (Justice Stevens)
Here the Court held that a trial court's order directing that the defendant not consult with his counsel during a 15-minute recess in the trial was permissible, stating that: "The Federal Constitution does not compel every trial judge to allow the defendant to consult with his lawyer while his testimony ...
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