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The Effect Of Jackson V. Virginia On Federal Habeas Corpus Review Of State Convictions, David R. Parker
The Effect Of Jackson V. Virginia On Federal Habeas Corpus Review Of State Convictions, David R. Parker
Akron Law Review
This comment will attempt to demonstrate that the faults complained of by the dissent are not substantial. On the contrary, the decision gives much-needed interpretation to an important aspect of federal habeas corpus jurisdiction. However, the practical consequences of the employment of the Jackson standard are problematic.
Finding Time For Federal Habeas Corpus: Carey V. Saffold, Karen M. Marshall
Finding Time For Federal Habeas Corpus: Carey V. Saffold, Karen M. Marshall
Akron Law Review
This Note begins by looking at the history of the writ of habeas corpus in the United States. There is a brief overview of the background and history of the AEDPA, specifically targeting the changes the AEDPA made to the law of federal habeas corpus. Next, the habeas corpus procedure in California is reviewed. Finally, this Note explains the Supreme Court’s decision in Carey v. Saffold, focusing on the Court’s policy rationale and what the lack of support for habeas corpus means for the future of the writ.