In a murder case, petitioner’s habeas petition is granted where defense counsel performed inadequately by failing to consult with a forensic expert, and this resulted in prejudice because the available forensic testimony would have contradicted the prosecution’s explanation of the events that transpired.
Read Richter v. Hickman, No. 06-15614
Appellate Information
Argued and Submitted December 17, 2008
Filed August 10, 2009
Judges
Opinion by Judge Reinhardt
Dissent by Judge Bybee
Counsel
For Appellant:
Cliff Gardner, Oakland, CA
For Appellee:
Harry Joseph Colombo, Deputy Attorney General, Sacramento, CA
John G. McLean, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Sacramento, CA
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