Gagnon v. Scarpelli
Supreme Court
411 U.S. 778 (1973)
Relevant factsFree
Scarpelli (defendant) had his suspended sentence and probation for armed robbery revoked without a hearing after he was arrested during a burglary, and he appealed on due process grounds, including that he should have been afforded counsel during the revocation process.
IssueFree
Whether a probationer or parolee has an absolute due process right to appointed counsel at a probation or parole revocation hearing.