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,…

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…