Browse 6 sixth amendment right to effective assistance of counsel cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit Denies Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Counsel Claim
William White v. Warden of Fed Correctional Ins - Cumberland, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denia...
Fourth Circuit: Attorney's strategic silence on jury instructions not ineffective assistance
Gregory Bonnie v. Warden Dunbar, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Gregory Bonnie's petitio...
Fourth Circuit: Counsel's Strategic Silence Doesn't Violate Sixth Amendment
Raminder Kaur v. Warden, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial of Raminder Kaur's petition for a writ of habeas corp...
Fourth Circuit: Attorney's Strategic Silence Doesn't Violate Sixth Amendment
Maurice Wells, Jr. v. Terry Johnson, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Maurice Wells Jr.'s p...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Denial of Ineffective Assistance Claim
Justin Wolfe v. Chadwick Dotson, decided by Fourth Circuit on July 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to vacate a convict...
Fourth Circuit: Attorney's Strategic Silence on Jury Instructions Not Ineffective Assistance
Jason Gowen v. Gerald Winfield, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jason Gowen's petition for a...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 sixth amendment right to effective assistance of counsel cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.
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