No. 19-7296October Term 2019Decided May 26, 2020
In re Martinez
In re Martinez is a case brought before the Supreme Court, likely as a petition for an extraordinary writ.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 26, 2020
- What it's about
In re Martinez is a case brought before the Supreme Court, likely as a petition for an extraordinary writ. The specific facts and legal issues involved are not detailed in the available record.
Question presented
1. Whether Petitioner is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus because he is actually innocent of the crimes for which he was convicted? 2. Whether Petitioner is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus because his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance in violation of the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments? 3. Whether Petitioner is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus because the prosecution suppressed material exculpatory evidence in violation of Brady v. Maryland and the Fourteenth Amendment?
- Case path
Decision released May 26, 2020
- Area
Criminal Procedure
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Apr 1, 2026
- Method
- Methodology