Rayford v. Stephens
This text of 552 F. App'x 367 (Rayford v. Stephens) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
Opinion
In light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trevino v. Thaler, — U.S. -, 133 [368]*368S.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.
Pursuant to 5th Cir. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be [368]*368published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5th Cir. R. 47.5.4.
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