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Jackson v. Warden
No. 042130Supreme Court of Virginia
042130 Jackson v. Warden 09/16/2005 The circuit court erred in dismissing petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel as raised in his petition for a writ of habeas corpus where trial counsel faile…
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042130 Jackson v. Warden 09/16/2005 The circuit court erred in dismissing petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel…
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042130 Jackson v. Warden 09/16/2005 The circuit court erred in dismissing petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel as raised in his petition for a writ of habeas corpus where trial counsel failed to object to petitioner being tried before a jury while wearing a jail-issued "jumpsuit." Under the circumstances, compelling petitioner to stand trial before the jury so attired prejudiced his right to a fair trial. The judgment is reversed, petitioner's convictions are set aside, and the circuit court is directed to issue the writ and grant petitioner a new trial on the underlying indictments if the Commonwealth be so advised.
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042130 Jackson v. Warden 09/16/2005 The circuit court erred in dismissing petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel as raised in his petition for a writ of habeas corpus where trial counsel failed to object to petitioner being tried before a jury while wearing a jail-issued "jumpsuit." Under the circumstances, compelling petitioner to stand trial before the jury so attired prejudiced his right to a fair trial. The judgment is reversed, petitioner's convictions are set aside, and the circuit court is directed to issue the writ and grant petitioner a new trial on the underlying indictments if the Commonwealth be so advised.
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