Structural Error

Discussion of whether the denial of a public trial is a structural error that automatically satisfies the prejudice inquiry for ineffective assistance claims.

1. Weaver v. Massachusetts

2. Jurisdiction: United States (June 22, 2017)
3. VictimsChristine RickettsDefendantsNathaniel WeaverPlaintiffsCommonwealth of MassachusettsProsecutorsThomas E. BocianDefense AttorneysMichael B. KimberlyJudgesAnthony M. KennedyInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United States
4. Case Tags: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel;Public Trial Right;Strickland Standard;Structural Error