Wednesday, October 05, 2011

ixth Circuit -- Tony Davis v. Blaine Lafler

Sufficient evidence for carjacking conviction.

No ineffective assistance, as not calling the witness might have been a strategic call.

Concur/Dissent - Evidentiary hearing on ineffective assistance could establish prejudice prong.

Dissent - Drinking a glass of water while looking through a window doesn't necessarily make one a "lookout."


Tony Davis v. Blaine Lafler
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