Abstract
Wiggins v. State presented two unique issues: (1) whether it was proper to authorize courtroom security personnel to use prophylactic apparel while escorting a defendant merely suspected of having acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and (2) the extent to which this handling procedure impacted the jury.
This Note will analyze the Wiggins decision, emphasizing the court's reasoning as it pertains to the following: (1) the guarantee of a fair and impartial jury trial for defendants either having or being suspected of having AIDS; (2) the permissible exercise of discretion by the trial judge in authorizing precautions during the course of the trial; and (3) harmless error and judicial review.
Recommended Citation
Zamora, Charles
(1990)
"Wiggins v. State: Receiving a Fair Trial Under the Specter of AIDS,"
Akron Law Review: Vol. 23:
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