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DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ v. HALEY, MICHAEL W. (41784)
Order dated: 10/14/03Docket number: 02-1824
Action:
The motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. CERTIORARI DENIED
DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ v. HALEY, MICHAEL W. (41784)
Order dated: 12/01/03Docket number: 02-1824
Action:
The motion of respondent for appointment of counsel is granted. Eric M. Albritton, Esquire, of Longview, Texas, is appointed to serve as counsel for the respondent in this case.
DRETKE, DIR., TX DCJ v. HALEY, MICHAEL W. (41784)
Order dated: 02/23/04Docket number: 02-1824
Action:
The motions of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument are granted.
A description of the questions presented by the case has been prepared:
Whether the "actual innocence" exception to the procedural default rule concerning federal habeas corpus claims should apply to noncapital sentencing errors?
An opinion has been handed down: