granting certiorari on question whether misadvice about immigration consequences of conviction can amount to ineffective assistance of counsel
Summary of this case from McDonald v. HardyNo. 08–651.
2009-02-23
Jose PADILLA, petitioner, v. KENTUCKY.
Case below, 253 S.W.3d 482.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court of Kentucky granted.
granting certiorari on question whether misadvice about immigration consequences of conviction can amount to ineffective assistance of counsel
Summary of this case from McDonald v. HardyFull title:Jose PADILLA, petitioner, v. KENTUCKY.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Feb 23, 2009
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