Villarreal v. Texas

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in case. In this case, the court considered this issue: Does a trial court violate a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by preventing the defendant and his lawyer from discussing the defendant’s testimony during an overnight break in the trial?The case was decided on February 25, 2026.The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.