Ryan v. Gonzales and Tibbals v. Carter
What's at Stake
Whether death row inmates who have been found incompetent are entitled to a stay of their federal habeas corpus proceedings.
Summary
An incompetent defendant may not be tried. The question in these two cases is whether a death row inmates who is found incompetent is entitled to a stay of his federal habeas corpus proceedings. The ACLU amicus brief demonstrates through actual examples that the participation of a competent client in his habeas corpus proceeding is critical to effective representation.
Legal Documents
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07/26/2012
Ryan v. Gonzales and Tibbals v. Carter - ACLU Amicus Brief
Ryan v. Gonzales and Tibbals v. CarterLegal Documents
Ryan v. Gonzales and Tibbals v. Carter - ACLU Amicus Brief
Date Filed: 07/26/2012
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