Monday, August 29, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- John Patrick Murphy v. John King

Thirty year execution of sentence upon probation violation upheld against 8A cruel & unusual habeus petition - the claim is procedurally barred, as not advanced on direct appeal or state collateral attacks.

Doesn't qualify for miscarriage of justice exception, as deft agreed to initial sentencing deal.


John Patrick Murphy v. John King
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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Author's SSRN page here.