Trevino v. Stephens, 10–70004.

Citation740 F.3d 378
Decision Date21 January 2014
Docket NumberNo. 10–70004.,10–70004.
PartiesCarlos TREVINO, Petitioner–Appellant, v. William STEPHENS, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division, Respondent–Appellee.
CourtU.S. Court of Appeals — Fifth Circuit

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Warren Alan Wolf, Law Office of Warren Alan Wolf, John Joseph Ritenour, Jr., Esq., Ritenour Law Firm, P.C., San Antonio, TX, for PetitionerAppellant.

Andrew S. Oldham, Deputy Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Fredericka Searle Sargent, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, James Patrick Sullivan, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Austin, TX, for RespondentAppellee.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

Before DAVIS, SMITH, and DENNIS, Circuit Judges.

ON REMAND FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

PER CURIAM:

In light of the Supreme Court's decision in Trevino v. Thaler, –––U.S. ––––, 133 S.Ct. 1911, 185 L.Ed.2d 1044 (2013), we remand to the district court for full reconsideration of the Petitioner's ineffective assistance of counsel claim in accordance with both Trevino and Martinez v. Ryan, –––U.S. ––––, 132 S.Ct. 1309, 182 L.Ed.2d 272 (2012). If the Petitioner requests it, the district court may in its discretion stay the federal proceeding and permit the Petitioner to present his claim in state court.

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  • In re Misconduct
    • United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals — District of Columbia Circuit
    • 12 August 2014
    ...Circuit likewise remanded Trevino to the district court for reconsideration of his ineffective assistance claim. Trevino v. Stephens, 740 F.3d 378, 378 (5th Cir.2014). 5. Summary. In sum, we find that there were a number of matters involving the individuals whom Judge Jones discussed that w......
  • Canales v. Stephens
    • United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals — Fifth Circuit
    • 29 August 2014
    ...the district court. See Balentine v. Stephens, 553 Fed.Appx. 424, 425 (5th Cir.2014) (per curiam) (unpublished); Trevino v. Stephens, 740 F.3d 378 (5th Cir.2014) (per curiam). Thus, we hold that Canales has established cause to excuse the procedural default of his claim of ineffective assis......
  • In re Charges of Judicial Misconduct
    • United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals — District of Columbia Circuit
    • 12 August 2014
    ...Circuit likewise remanded Trevino to the district court for reconsideration of his ineffective assistance claim. Trevino v. Stephens, 740 F.3d 378, 378 (5th Cir.2014).5. Summary. In sum, we find that there were a number of matters involving the individuals whom Judge Jones discussed that we......
  • Abdur'Rahman v. Carpenter
    • United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals — Sixth Circuit
    • 4 November 2015
    ...the matter is REMANDED for proceedings consistent with the Supreme Court's opinion.”); Trevino, 133 S.Ct. at 1921, on remand, 740 F.3d 378, 378 (5th Cir.2014) (“[W]e remand to the district court for full reconsideration of the Petitioner's ineffective assistance of counsel claim in accordan......
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