Jun 8, 2026 · 32 min
This NJCP features Jessica Frisina, a Rutgers Law professor and former public defender, explaining the US Supreme Court's opinion in Villa Real v. Texas. She joins Meg McCormick Hoerner to outline the implications of the case on attorney ethics, conferral orders, and the balance between effective defense and truthful testimony.key topics Supreme Court's opinion in Villa Real v Texas Conferral orders and Sixth Amendment rights Distinction between total bans and partial restrictions Ethical obligations of defense attorneys Implications for trial practice and court orders resources Villa Real v Texas Supreme Court Opinion - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-1234_abc.pdf Geters v United States (1976) - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/425/148.html Perry v Leek (1989) - https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/488/272.html Rutgers Law School - https://law.rutgers.edu Jessica Frisina's Profile at Rutgers Law - https://law.rutgers.edu/faculty/jessica-frisina 00:00 Introduction to the Case and Guests 02:28 Overview of Villarreal v. Texas 06:43 Precedent Cases and Their Implications 10:33 The Balance of Rights and Ethical Obligations 19:17 Guidance for Attorneys Post-Decision 25:31 Concurrences and Broader Implications