Hall v. Luebbers’s Empirical Analysis

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22 federal appellate · 6 district · 2 state decisions

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1. “There is no evidence here that the jurors ever saw the leg and waist shackles. The record does not show whether Hall was already seated at the defense table or whether the shackles were visible to the jury. There is no evidence that Hall’s ability to participate in the proceedings was hindered, and the immediate removal of the handcuffs ameliorated any prejudice. We do not find persuasive any contention that the use of shackles during the penalty phase would necessarily lead jurors to conclude that they must impose a death sentence. These jurors had already found Hall guilty of first degree murder and could have found shackles to be a reasonable security measure.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 378 F. Supp. 2d 1010 - United States v. Honken

2. “Under AEDPA[,] habeas relief cannot be granted on any claim “adjudicated on the merits in State court proceedings unless the adjudication of the claim ... resulted in a decision that was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States,” or “resulted in a decision that was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding.” 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (d).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hyatt v. Weber