Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Ninth Circuit -- DERRICK LOFTIS V. ALMAGER

Non-Alford nolo contendere without a factual basis is not cognizable on federal habeas review.

Concur in J: Secondary documents (eg PSR) can establish.

Dissent - Citation to state precedent established a de facto Alford.



DERRICK LOFTIS V. ALMAGER
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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