Knowles v. Mirzayance
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-1315 |
Jan 13, 2009 Tr. |
Mar 24, 2009 | 9-0 | Thomas | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether the defendant’s lawyer’s recommendation to withdraw an insanity plea constituted ineffective assistance of counsel for purposes of federal habeas law.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on March 24, 2009.
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Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs- Brief for Petitioner Michael A. Knowles
- Brief for Respondent Alexandre Mirzayance
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Michael Knowles, Warden
- Opinion below (9th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
