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This document is a page from a legal filing, dated July 2, 2021, arguing that it is reasonable for a defendant, Cosby, to rely on the advice of his attorneys. The text cites the 1938 Supreme Court case Johnson v. Zerbst, quoting Justice Black's opinion on the constitutional necessity of counsel for defendants who lack the legal expertise to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. The argument centers on the idea that without professional legal guidance, a defendant cannot adequately defend themselves.