Knowles v. Mirzayance
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-1315 | 9th Cir. | Jan 13, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | 9-0 | Thomas | OT 2008 |
Issue: Whether the defendant's lawyer's recommendation to withdraw an insanity plea constituted ineffective assistance of counsel for purposes of federal habeas law.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas on March 24, 2009.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion Analyses: Harbison and Mirzayance (Kristina Moore, April 6, 2009)
- Argument Preview: Knowles v. Mirzayance (Eliza Presson, January 13, 2009)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Michael A. Knowles
- Brief for Respondent Alexandre Mirzayance
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Michael Knowles, Warden
Amicus briefs
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (9th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Michael A. Knowles
- Brief for Respondent Alexandre Mirzayance
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Michael Knowles, Warden
Amicus briefs
Certiorari-Stage Documents
- Opinion below (9th Circuit)
- Petition for certiorari
- Brief in opposition