Trevino v. Stephens

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Trevino v. Stephens, 740 F.3d 378 (5th Cir. 2014)
2014 WL 223590; 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 1131
Curiaih, Davis, Dennis, Smith

Trevino v. Stephens

Opinion of the Court

ON REMAND FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

PER CURIAIH:

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trevino v. Thaler, — U.S. -, 133 S.Ct. 1911, 185 L.Ed.2d 1044 (2013), we remand to the district court for full reconsideration of the Petitioner’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim in accordance with both Trevino and Martinez v. Ryan, — U.S.-, 132 S.Ct. 1309, 182 L.Ed.2d 272 (2012). If the Petitioner requests it, the district court may in its discretion stay the federal proceeding and permit the Petitioner to present his claim in state court.

Reference

Full Case Name
Carlos TREVINO v. William STEPHENS, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division
Cited By
8 cases
Status
Published