Christopher Martin v. John Fayram

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• explaining that whether “a physical or mental impairment may support equitable tolling” depends “on its degree and duration”
• explaining the fact that a petitioner may have wanted to develop additional evidence does not mean she was not actually aware of the vital facts to present her claim
• denying habeas relief where petitioner was aware of the facts underlying his ineffective assistance of trial and appellate counsel claims before the conclusion of his direct appeal because those claims stemmed from conduct at trial and on appeal
• “[Petitioner’s] brief lack of access to certain court documents early in the limitations period was a reasonably anticipated condition of confinement.”
• “Knowledge of the ‘vital facts’ of a claim may be distinct from knowledge of their ‘legal significance.’” (quoting Owens, 235 F.3d at 359)
• \Knowledge of the 'vital facts' of a claim may be distinct from knowledge of their 'legal significance.' \ (quoting Owens , 235 F.3d at 359 )

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).