Supreme Court Allows Limits for Clients Testifying at Trial
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 17 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 16, 2026, by Azya Thornton:
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Supreme Court Allows Limits for Clients Testifying at Trial
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Feb. 25 that trial judges may prohibit a defendant and their attorney from discussing the defendant's ongoing testimony during an overnight recess, while still allowing discussions on other matters such as trial . . .
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Supreme Court Allows Limits for Clients Testifying at Trial
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Feb. 25 that trial judges may prohibit a defendant and their attorney from discussing the defendant's ongoing testimony during an overnight recess, while still allowing discussions on other matters such as trial . . .