State Court Findings

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• Shaddy v. Clarke
  890 F.2d 1016· 8th Cir.· 1989-11-28 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the petitioner's habeas corpus claim is procedurally barred due to his failure to file a timely appeal in state court, and he has not exhausted state remedies to establish cause for this default.
• Nedley G. Norman, Jr. v. Ducharme
  871 F.2d 1483· 9th Cir.· 1989-03-31 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a sentence of life without parole imposed under a statute that reserved such a penalty only for those who went to trial is unconstitutional under United States v. Jackson. The court also held that the appellant's confession was admissible.
• Thames v. Dugger
  848 F.2d 149· 11th Cir.· 1988-06-27 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a motion for a certificate of probable cause can constitute a timely notice of appeal and that the district court erred in denying a habeas corpus petition without an adequate record or evidentiary hearing on the ineffective assistance of counsel claim.
• Laws v. Armontrout
  834 F.2d 1401· 8th Cir.· 1987-12-09 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the district court correctly determined that appellant received ineffective assistance of counsel at the penalty phase of his trial.
• Riles v. O.L. McCOTTER
  799 F.2d 947· 5th Cir.· 1986-09-10 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the petitioner failed to make a substantial showing of the denial of a federal right, and therefore, his motion for a certificate of probable cause and stay of execution were denied.
• Jones v. Kemp
  794 F.2d 1536· 11th Cir.· 1986-07-28 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the pretrial identification was not impermissibly suggestive and the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel had not attached at the time of the identification, and even if it had, the identification constituted harmless error.
• Burdette Woods v. Clusen
  794 F.2d 293· 7th Cir.· 1986-06-25 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the police tactics employed during the interrogation of a juvenile suspect violated his Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment rights, rendering his confession involuntary.
• Sheik Abdel Rahim Ahmad v. Redman
  782 F.2d 409· 3d Cir.· 1986-01-27 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the state failed to establish a knowing and intelligent waiver of Miranda rights by the petitioner.
• Garland Ray Gregory, Jr. v. Solem
  774 F.2d 309· 8th Cir.· 1985-10-02 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  A federal court reviewing a state conviction via habeas corpus must afford a high measure of deference to state court factual findings, and a guilty plea is valid if it is knowing, intelligent, and voluntary, even if the defendant does not fully grasp every nuance of the law.
• United States v. De Robertis
  771 F.2d 1015· 7th Cir.· 1985-08-23 ·cited 14×
  The court held that Miranda warnings do not apply to situations where a suspect voluntarily writes a confession without police interrogation, even if family members encouraged the confession.
• United States ex rel. Jerry Devine v. Richard DeROBERTIS & the Attorney Gen. of the State of Ill.
  754 F.2d 764· 7th Cir.· 1985-02-12 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the identity of trial and appellate counsel from the same firm constitutes sufficient 'cause' to overlook a procedural default regarding an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.
• Wilson v. Hon. Robert J. Henderson
  742 F.2d 741· 2d Cir.· 1984-08-27 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the government informant did not elicit inculpatory statements from the appellant, and the lower courts' findings to this effect were supported by the record.
• Lupe Hernandez Silva v. Estelle
  672 F.2d 457· 5th Cir.· 1982-04-05 ·cited 14×
  A confession obtained after a defendant invoked his right to counsel, even if readvised of his rights, is inadmissible.
• Sher v. Stoughton
  666 F.2d 791· 2d Cir.· 1981-12-14 ·cited 14×
  The court held that anonymous telephone communications with jurors, while presumptively prejudicial, were not sufficiently prejudicial to warrant a new trial given the trial judge's prompt inquiry, curative instructions, and the nature of the information conveyed.
• Mrs. Leo H. Hays v. Al Murphy
  663 F.2d 1004· 10th Cir.· 1981-10-26 ·cited 14×
  The court held that the district court's finding of competency was based on inadequate evaluations, requiring reversal and remand for further proceedings.
• Kennedy v. Fairman
  618 F.2d 1242· 7th Cir.· 1980-04-11 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a suspect's waiver of the right to remain silent, after consulting with an attorney, can constitute a knowing and voluntary waiver of the right to have counsel present during interrogation.
• Anderson v. Casscles
  531 F.2d 682· 2d Cir.· 1976-03-22 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that while the statistical disparity of black jurors was insufficient to prove a constitutional violation, the issue of systematic exclusion of students over twenty-one from jury service was not adequately developed and required further proceedings.
• United States ex rel. Pasquale Delle Rose v. LaVALLEE
  468 F.2d 1288· 2d Cir.· 1972-10-27 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The dissenting judge would remand the case to allow the state court to clarify its factual findings regarding the voluntariness of the confessions before the federal district court holds a new evidentiary hearing.
• Hill
  440 F.2d 34· 5th Cir.· 1971-03-11 ·cited 14×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court affirmed the denial of habeas corpus relief, finding that the petitioner's claims were either previously adjudicated by state courts, not sufficiently prejudicial, or not properly exhausted.
• Kenley v. Armontrout
  937 F.2d 1298· 8th Cir.· 1991-05-17 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the defendant received ineffective assistance of counsel during the sentencing phase of his capital trial due to counsel's failure to present available mitigating evidence.
• Loyd v. Smith
  899 F.2d 1416· 5th Cir.· 1990-04-18 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the federal district court erred in failing to give proper deference to the state court's factual findings regarding counsel's deficient performance in a habeas corpus proceeding.
• Lavin T. Balfour v. Haws
  892 F.2d 556· 7th Cir.· 1989-12-22 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the petitioner's claims regarding competency, ineffective assistance of counsel, missing photographs, and insufficient evidence did not warrant habeas corpus relief.
• Shedelbower v. Estelle
  885 F.2d 570· 9th Cir.· 1989-09-12 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the appellant's confession was not obtained in violation of his constitutional rights, as he initiated further discussion after invoking his right to counsel and validly waived those rights under the totality of the circumstances.
• Hamilton v. Vasquez
  882 F.2d 1469· 9th Cir.· 1989-08-23 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a district court must sua sponte review the state court record when a habeas petition raises mixed questions of law and fact, such as whether shackling a defendant during trial violated due process.
• Fierro v. Lynaugh
  879 F.2d 1276· 5th Cir.· 1989-08-14 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the petitioner's conviction and sentence were constitutional, and his claims regarding coerced confession, insufficient evidence, improper testimony, and failure to consider mitigating evidence were without merit or procedurally barred.
• McCOY v. Lynaugh
  874 F.2d 954· 5th Cir.· 1989-05-22 ·cited 12×
  The court affirmed the denial of a certificate of probable cause, finding no substantial issue on the merits regarding jury disqualifications.
• Fike v. James
  833 F.2d 1503· 11th Cir.· 1987-12-15 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the state court's finding that the petitioner initiated further communication after invoking his right to counsel is entitled to a presumption of correctness, and thus the subsequent waiver and statement were valid.
• Profitt v. Waldron
  831 F.2d 1245· 5th Cir.· 1987-10-27 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the petitioner's counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to adequately investigate his prior mental history, which prejudiced his defense. The court also affirmed the denial of habeas relief on the Brady and competency issues.
• LaMERE v. Risley
  827 F.2d 622· 9th Cir.· 1987-09-10 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The prosecution's failure to disclose potential rebuttal witnesses, without sufficient good cause, violated the defendant's due process rights under Montana's notice-of-alibi statute.
• Ballard v. Johnson
  821 F.2d 568· 11th Cir.· 1987-07-14 ·cited 12×
  A state court's finding that a waiver of Miranda rights preceded a confession is a historical fact entitled to a presumption of correctness in federal habeas review if supported by the record. A confession is admissible even if an attorney attempted to contact the suspect during
• Earnest Lee Miller v. Louie L. Wainwright
  798 F.2d 426· 11th Cir.· 1986-08-14 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court erred in applying the wrong legal standard to petitioners' claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, denial of access to grand jury testimony, and exclusion of mitigating sentencing evidence.
• Craker v. Procunier
  756 F.2d 1212· 5th Cir.· 1985-04-11 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a knowing and voluntary guilty plea generally precludes a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, but remanded because the record lacked a clear finding on the plea's voluntariness.
• United States ex rel. Jose Mireles v. Greer
  736 F.2d 1160· 7th Cir.· 1984-06-12 ·cited 12×
  The court held that a trial judge's initial doubt about a defendant's competency to stand trial can be dissipated by subsequent evidence and reports, and the judge is not automatically required to hold a hearing if that doubt is reasonably resolved.
• Watters v. Hubbard
  725 F.2d 381· 6th Cir.· 1984-01-16 ·cited 12×
  The court held that admitting psychiatrists' testimony reciting inculpatory statements violated the defendant's Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.
• Daigre v. Maggio
  705 F.2d 786· 5th Cir.· 1983-05-27 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the district court erred in denying an evidentiary hearing on the petitioner's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and right to counsel at lineup, but affirmed the denial of the claim regarding an impermissibly suggestive lineup.
• United States v. Bengston
  702 F.2d 656· 7th Cir.· 1983-03-18 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the indictment was constitutionally sufficient but remanded for an evidentiary hearing on whether the attorney's motion to withdraw due to a conflict of interest was dilatory.
• United States ex rel. James W. Green v. Greer
  667 F.2d 585· 7th Cir.· 1981-12-10 ·cited 12×
  A federal district court is not required to examine the full trial record in a habeas corpus petition alleging insufficiency of evidence if the petitioner fails to identify any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the factual summaries already before the court.
• Jordan v. Estelle
  594 F.2d 144· 5th Cir.· 1979-04-30 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that a habeas petitioner is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on claims of ineffective assistance of counsel when the record does not support the state's factual assertions.
• Taylor v. Cardwell
  579 F.2d 1380· 9th Cir.· 1978-07-03 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court erred by not holding an evidentiary hearing on the voluntariness of the defendant's statements, as the state courts' analysis focused on Miranda compliance rather than traditional voluntariness standards.
• Harkins v. Wyrick
  552 F.2d 1308· 8th Cir.· 1977-04-14 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that any error in denying a pretrial competency hearing was cured by a subsequent evidentiary hearing, and that the petitioner did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel.
• Gomez v. Beto
  402 F.2d 766· 5th Cir.· 1968-11-08 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the district court properly denied the habeas corpus petition without a full evidentiary hearing, as the state court's findings were supported by the record and applicable law.
• Overton Thomas Anthony v. Fitzharris
  389 F.2d 657· 9th Cir.· 1968-01-30 ·cited 12×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the district court erred in denying the habeas corpus petition without an evidentiary hearing, as the state court proceedings were insufficient to establish the voluntariness of the guilty plea.
• Chester v. The People OF the State OF Cal.
  355 F.2d 778· 9th Cir.· 1966-01-27 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court erred in not considering all grounds for relief and in failing to determine if an evidentiary hearing was necessary for those grounds not previously adjudicated.
• DeANGELO v. Louie L. Wainwright
  781 F.2d 1516· 11th Cir.· 1986-02-10 ·cited 11×
  The court held that the voluntariness of a statement for federal habeas review is a matter for independent federal determination, not subject to the presumption of correctness under 28 U.S.C. § 2254(d), and that the Stone v. Powell doctrine does not bar Fifth and Sixth Amendment
• Paxton v. Jarvis
  735 F.2d 1306· 11th Cir.· 1984-07-06 ·cited 11×
  The court held that the petitioner's confessions were voluntary and the district court properly denied an evidentiary hearing.
• United States ex rel. Robert Gorham v. Franzen
  675 F.2d 932· 7th Cir.· 1982-04-19 ·cited 11×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the petitioner established a prima facie case that the state appellate court's finding was not fairly supported by the record, warranting further review.
• Stickney v. Ellis
  286 F.2d 755· 5th Cir.· 1961-02-09 ·cited 11×
  The court held that a federal habeas corpus court may accept a state court's determination of the voluntariness of a confession if there is no 'vital flaw' in the state proceedings, even without conducting a de novo hearing.
• Blair v. Armontrout
  976 F.2d 1130· 8th Cir.· 1992-09-18 ·cited 10×
  The court held that the prosecutor's systematic use of peremptory challenges to exclude black jurors, coupled with appeals to racial prejudice in closing arguments, violated the defendant's right to a fair trial and entitled him to a new trial.
• Smith v. Collins
  964 F.2d 483· 5th Cir.· 1992-06-30 ·cited 10×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the district court's denial of the habeas corpus petition was proper, as the alleged errors did not rise to the level of constitutional violations or were harmless.
• Kavin Wayne Lincecum v. Collins
  958 F.2d 1271· 5th Cir.· 1992-04-07 ·cited 10×·via Presumption Of Correctness Of State Court Findings
  The court held that the trial court did not err in refusing to instruct the jury on lesser included offenses, and that the district court did not err in denying an evidentiary hearing on claims of ineffective assistance of counsel and unconstitutionality of the death penalty stat