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Capital defendant whose lawyer conceded guilt despite his objection seeks relief from Supreme Court

SCOTUSBlog

Share This week we highlight cert petitions that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, a capital defendant’s request for habeas relief on the ground that his lawyer conceded guilt over his objection, as in 2018’s McCoy v. After McCoy , Tyler unsuccessfully sought relief in Louisiana state courts. In Tyler v.

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Circuit Scoop — February 2025

Above The Law

Area of Law: Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Federal Authority: 25 points. Administrative Law, Criminal Law: 20 points. Case Outcome: Reversal of Lower Court Decision: 5 points. Affirmation of Lower Court Decision: 2 points. Concurring Opinion: +15 points per opinion. Other Areas: 15 points.

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