Habeas Handbook

Welcome to the Habeas Handbook Blog. It is a natural extension of our print publication, California Habeas Handbook 2.0. The print publication explains in detail how to prepare, file, defend, and litigate state and federal habeas corpus petitions in the wake of “AEDPA” – the groundbreaking habeas corpus law that took effect in April of 1996

Part Two Harrington v. Richter, 131 S.Ct. 770 (2011) Cullen v. Pinholster, 131 S.Ct. 1388 (2011)   In “Richter”, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) made ineffective assistance of counsel (“IAC”)...

Part One Harrington v. Richter, 131 S.Ct. 770 (2011) Cullen v. Pinholster, 131 S.Ct. 1388 (2011)   In “Richter” and “Pinholster”, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) dealt body blows to...