Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Factual Determinations

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• Pemberton v. Collins
  991 F.2d 1218· 5th Cir.· 1993-05-27
  A federal court on habeas review may consider a confession admitted at trial, even if a state appellate court later held it inadmissible under state law, provided its admission did not violate federal constitutional standards.
• Orrin W. Payne v. Borg
  982 F.2d 335· 9th Cir.· 1992-12-10
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intended to aid in the killing that occurred.
• L.H. Hillie v. Maggio
  712 F.2d 182· 5th Cir.· 1983-08-15
  The court concurred with the majority opinion, acknowledging concerns about the Louisiana Supreme Court's interpretation of state law regarding dangerous weapons in attempted armed robbery convictions.
• Terrell v. Maggio
  693 F.2d 591· 5th Cir.· 1982-12-17
  The court held that the district court erred by granting habeas relief without considering the presumption of correctness afforded state court factual determinations under 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d).