Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Sixth Circuit -- Karen Howell v. Reuben Hodge

Denial of habeas for ineffective assistance, as no prejudice, given bias of state law against diversion to mental health system.

Concur: State record is well developed.  [Maybe.  Quick skim.]

 Karen Howell v. Reuben Hodge 
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

Category tags above are sporadically maintained Do not rely. Do not rely. Do not rely.

Author's SSRN page here.