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Woodel v. Florida

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on April 6, 2015.

Docket No.14-906
Op. BelowFla.
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Issue

Whether the Florida Supreme Court's prejudice analysis " notwithstanding grave deficiencies in counsel's development and presentation of mitigating evidence " can be squared with Strickland v. Washington and subsequent decisions of this Court applying Strickland's prejudice standard.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Nov 14, 2014
Application (14A521) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 26, 2014 to January 25, 2015, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Nov 19, 2014
Application (14A521) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 25, 2015.
Jan 26, 2015
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 26, 2015)
Feb 26, 2015
Brief of respondent Florida in opposition filed.
Mar 17, 2015
Reply of petitioner Thomas D. Woodel filed.
Mar 18, 2015
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of April 3, 2015.
Apr 6, 2015
Petition DENIED.

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