Opinion ID: 27814
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Alleged inaccuracies in the trial transcript

Text: 19 Johnny, Henry, and Ronald Green claim inaccuracies in the trial transcripts. A court reporter shall record verbatim by short hand or by mechanical means ... (1) all proceedings in criminal cases had in open court ... The Court Reporter Act, 28 U.S.C. § 753(b) (1970). A criminal defendant has a right to a record on appeal, including a complete transcript of the proceedings at trial. United States v. Selva, 559 F.2d 1303, 1305 (5th Cir.1977). If the same attorney represents the defendant at trial and on appeal, reversal is required only if the defendant can show a failure to record that results in an undue hardship and prejudices his appeal. However, where the defendant is represented by different attorneys at trial and on appeal, the absence of a substantial and significant portion of the record is sufficient for reversal. See id. 20 Henry Green alleges twelve errors in the trial transcripts. He is vague as to what the errors are and fails adequately to explain what actually happened and how it differs from the transcripts. His counsel disclaims any responsibility for the validity of the claims. Given the vagueness of the claim and the lack of a substantial effect on the trial, this claim lacks merit.