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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Counsel Claim
Huitron v. Toby, Warden, decided by Georgia Supreme Court on February 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The petitioner, Huitron, sought a writ of habeas corpus, alleging ineffective assist...
Eleventh Circuit Denies Habeas Corpus for Murder Conviction
Richard Kananen v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Eleventh Circuit on October 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial...
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Warrant, Denies Motion to Suppress
Terry Dukes, Sr. v. Chase Gregory, decided by Eleventh Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to suppre...
KY Supreme Court Upholds Denial of New Trial for Ineffective Counsel
Jason Baldwin v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on September 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the denial of Jason Baldwin...
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...
Ky. Supreme Court: Juror Misconduct Doesn't Warrant New Trial Without Prejudice
Ronald Simpson v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the denial of Ronald Simpson'...