Habeas Corpus Ineffective assistance The State of Wisconsin’s motion to stay the mandate is denied. “Harrington addresses the situation in which a state-court decision ‘is unaccompanied by an explanation.’ Here, the state appellate court issued an opinion and wrote: ‘We ...

Tagged with: 09-3940 Habeas Corpus Ineffective assistance Sussman v. Jenkins United States Court of Appeals

An April 1 opinion from the 7th Circuit creates a conundrum for state courts when criminal defense attorneys fail to follow the rules for submitting evidence the alleged victim in a sexual assault case has made false allegations before.

Tagged with: 09-3940 7th Circuit Sussman v. Jenkins

An April 1 opinion from the 7th Circuit creates a conundrum for state courts when criminal defense attorneys fail to follow the rules for submitting evidence the alleged victim in a sexual assault case has made false allegations before.

Tagged with: 09-3940 7th Circuit Confrontation Clause Sussman v. Jenkins

United States Court of Appeals CRIMINAL OPINION Habeas Corpus Confrontation Clause; ineffective assistance It was unreasonable for the state courts to conclude that a defendant charged with sexual assault of a child was not prejudiced by his attorney’s failure to ...

Tagged with: 09-3940 Habeas Corpus Sussman v. Jenkins