What is the test for federal habeas corpus relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Thomas v. Rowland, 990 F.2d 1260 (9th Cir. 1993):
Furthermore, federal habeas corpus relief is not "available when a petitioner merely alleges that something in the state proceeding was contrary to general notions of fairness or violated some federal procedural right unless the Constitution or federal law specifically protects against the alleged unfairness." Featherstone v. Estelle, 948 F.2d 1497, 1500 (9th Cir.1991).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a federal court grant relief under Section 2254 or Section 2255 of the US Constitution for the purposes of habeas corpus relief on the basis that evidence obtained in an unconstitutional search or seizure was introduced at a state or federal trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a claim for federal habeas corpus relief be made against a determination of state law that violates federal due process rights? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the effect of the failure of the federal district court to appoint counsel below to assist in handling the federal habeas corpus petition? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does denial of the right to allocution warrant federal relief by the writ of habeas corpus? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal habeas corpus relief be sought against a state? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the doctrine of federal habeas corpus relief lie for errors of state law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for post-conviction relief in the context of federal habeas corpus? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a federal sentencing error under state law an actionable in federal habeas corpus? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there a need for a plenary hearing to determine whether a prisoner is entitled to no relief in a federal habeas corpus proceeding? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a violation of the state evidence rule sufficient to grant federal habeas corpus relief? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
