In Leavitt, a murder case in which the trial was held, and the petitioner's conviction became final, before Powell, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner did not show cause and prejudice with respect to the procedural default of his claims.
Summary of this case from Riley v. FilsonNo. 69218
09-16-2016
Todd Mitchell Leavitt, Appellant, v. The State of Nevada, Respondent.
Todd Mitchell Leavitt Attorney General/Carson City Clark County District Attorney
AFFIRMED.
In Leavitt, a murder case in which the trial was held, and the petitioner's conviction became final, before Powell, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the petitioner did not show cause and prejudice with respect to the procedural default of his claims.
Summary of this case from Riley v. FilsonFull title:Todd Mitchell Leavitt, Appellant, v. The State of Nevada, Respondent.
Court:Supreme Court of Nevada.
Date published: Sep 16, 2016
See Riley v. McDaniel , 786 F.3d 719, 723 (9th Cir. 2015) (" Riley I "). The State of Nevada claims that…
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