United States Eighth Circuit

Missouri has not qualified as an opt-in state under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, as appointment of counsel provisions of state criminal procedure rules do not meet requirements of the Act; petitioner's Batson, erroneous juror dismissal, and plea agreement claims are all rejected.

Appellate Information

• Decided 09/02/2003
• Published 09/02/2003

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• United States Eighth Circuit

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