Criminal
Jun. 30, 2001
Court Dampens Inmates' Hopes Of Habeas Relief
WASHINGTON - Dealing a blow to prisoners who want to overturn their convictions or sentences, the Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, Thursday that inmates filing a second federal habeas petition based on a new high-court decision may win relief only if the justices specifically say that decision is retroactive.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In