161 Md. App. 253 - Walker v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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8 state decisions

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1. ““The facts in this case are more similar to the facts of Warner [v. Ford, 752 F.2d 622 (11th Cir.1985)] than the facts of Martin [v. Rose, 744 F.2d 1245, 1250-51 (6th Cir.1984)]. Though Walker professed his innocence before trial, and continues to deny that he was guilty of the charges brought against him, the documentary and testimonial evidence against him was ‘overwhelming.’ [Petitioner] was one of three co-defendants, and though his own attorney did not actively participate in trial, counsel for Ms. Hall did challenge the case presented by the State. Finally, [defense counsel] had six months to prepare for the trial. He received ‘voluminous’ discovery, and discussed the case with his client several times prior to [petitioner’s] flight from the country. Furthermore, [defense counsel] testified that he was prepared to actively represent [petitioner] at trial, but chose not to deliberately because of [petitioner’s] absence. Under the reasoning of the Eleventh Circuit set forth in Warner, prejudice should not be presumed in this case.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Walker v. State

2. ““The State did not interfere with counsel’s assistance in any way. [Defense counsel] was fully prepared to try the case. [Petitioner] does not allege that he was prevented by the State from consulting with [defense counsel] in any way, or at any time, before, during, or after the trial. [Defense counsel] never testified to any conflict of interest at the post-conviction hearing, nor does [petitioner] argue that a conflict of interest existed. Therefore, this case does not fall into one of the three categories of cases in which the Supreme Court has determined that ineffectiveness or prejudice should be presumed.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Walker v. State

3. ““We fear that if we allow a new trial in this case, it will open the door for criminal defendants to engineer an ‘automatic’ new trial by failing to appear for trial. If defense counsel, with or without consent, then chooses not to participate, and if the defendant is not successful on direct appeal, the defendant will obtain a new trial on ineffective assistance of counsel grounds. We decline to open the door for such manipulation of the system.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Walker v. State