Explore 2 court opinions on Actual Innocence Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Actual innocence alone not grounds for federal habeas relief
Bufkin v. Collins, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on March 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court considered whether a state prisoner's claim of actual innocenc...
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...