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· 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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