Carroll v. Sec'y, Dept. of Corr., No. 08-14317

In a capital habeas matter, the denial of the habeas petition is affirmed where: 1) defects in state collateral proceedings do not provide a basis for habeas relief; and 2) the record was replete with evidence supporting the state court's finding that petitioner was competent to stand trial.

Read Carroll v. Sec'y., Dept. of Corr., No. 08-14317

Appellate Information

Filed July 20, 2009

Judges

Opinion by Judge Black