Constitutional court dismisses appeal for appointment of court-appointed lawyer in criminal case.
Spain (ES)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Constitutional Court dismissed the appeal for amparo filed by a defendant seeking the appointment of a court-appointed lawyer. The plaintiff argued that the Supreme Court's confirmation of the Audiencia Nacional's decision violated their right to defense, while the opposing party contended that the existing legal framework already provided adequate representation mechanisms. The court ruled that the request lacked merit because the procedural requirements for such appointments were not met under the prevailing laws.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 24 CE; Art. 124 LEC: The Constitutional Court does not grant amparo remedies for procedural defects in the appointment of court-appointed counsel when the statutory system for legal assistance is deemed sufficient and the complaint fails to demonstrate a violation of the right to defense.
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Identificación
Órgano
Sección Primera
Magistrados
Don Francisco Tomás y Valiente, don Luis Díez-Picazo y Ponce de León y don Eugenio Díaz Eimil.
Número y fecha BOE
Tipo y número de registro
Recurso de amparo 584-1987
Fecha de resolución
13/01/1988
Síntesis y resumen
Síntesis Descriptiva
Acordando haber lugar al desistimiento del actor en el recurso de amparo 584/1987, promovido en causa penal.
Síntesis Analítica
Desistimiento: procedencia.
Resumen
Recurso de amparo contra Sentencia de la Sala Segunda del Tribunal Supremo confirmatoria de la dictada por la Audiencia Nacional en causa 14/83 del Juzgado Central de Instrucción núm. 5. Solicita el nombramiento de Procurador del turno de oficio.
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