Villaverde v. Smith
Mar 29, 2016OUTCOME: Petition denied
Federal habeas 2254 petition which alleged issues concerning admission of preliminary hearing testimony at the time of trial.
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OUTCOME: Petition denied
Federal habeas 2254 petition which alleged issues concerning admission of preliminary hearing testimony at the time of trial.
OUTCOME: Motion Denied
Motion for reconsideration denied
OUTCOME: Review denied by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Multiple claims for federal habeas relief denied on the merits.
OUTCOME: Unanimous reversal by United States Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous reversal of Ninth Circuit decision that improperly granted federal habeas relief.
OUTCOME: Petition denied, review denied by Ninth Circuit.
Federal habeas petition in double homicide case.