· 2/5/1985
Harris v. Kuhlman
Citations
- 601 F. Supp. 987
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “By any measure, counsel’s failure to perfect the appeal [for approximately seven years] must be considered ineffective assistance.”
- in case involving seven-and one-half year delay, “petitioner clearly suffered severe anxiety and concern” even though petitioner’s state claims suggested “very little chance of reversal.”
- petitioner directed by Second Department to make all inquiries regarding his appeal to counsel
- the Barker analysis is applicable to claims for relief due to delays in appeals
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Judges: Weinstein
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