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“although a strategic reason may not be necessary for failing to make a motion that has no merit, it is certainly necessary when counsel fails to make a meritorious motion.”
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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) David Heath v. Jean Hill
9th Cir. · 2010 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
although a strategic reason may not be necessary for failing to make a motion that has no merit, it is certainly necessary when counsel fails to make a meritorious motion.
discussed Cited "see" Jasper v. Thaler
W.D. Tex. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bartee v. Quarterman, 574 F.Supp.2d 624, 707-11 (W.D.Tex.2008) (rejecting an identical claim), CoA denied, 339 Fed.Appx. 429 (5th Cir.2009), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 130 S.Ct. 1882 , 176 L.Ed.2d 370 (2010); Martinez v. Dretke, 426 F.Supp.2d 403, 538-41 (W.D.Tex.2006) (rejecting an identical claim as lacking merit), CoA denied, 270 Fed.Appx. 277 (5th Cir.2008).
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Brian Belleque, Superintendent, Oregon State Penitentiary
v.
Randy Joseph Moore
No. 09-658.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 22, 2010.
559 U.S. 1004

Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted.

Same case below, 574 F.3d 1092.