Hines v. Martel, 2:98-cv-0784-TLN-EFB DP. (2018)
Court: District Court, E.D. California
Number: infdco20181102h79
Visitors: 12
Filed: Oct. 31, 2018
Latest Update: Oct. 31, 2018
Summary: DEATH PENALTY CASE ORDER EDMUND F. BRENNAN , Magistrate Judge . Petitioner is a prisoner on California's Death Row seeking a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2254. On September 26, 2018, Mary Louise Frampton moved to withdraw as co-counsel for petitioner, citing other responsibilities that precluded her ongoing representation in this case. ECF No. 346. The court granted the motion to withdraw on October 18, 2018, and referred the matter to the Selection Board so that qualified
Summary: DEATH PENALTY CASE ORDER EDMUND F. BRENNAN , Magistrate Judge . Petitioner is a prisoner on California's Death Row seeking a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2254. On September 26, 2018, Mary Louise Frampton moved to withdraw as co-counsel for petitioner, citing other responsibilities that precluded her ongoing representation in this case. ECF No. 346. The court granted the motion to withdraw on October 18, 2018, and referred the matter to the Selection Board so that qualified r..
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DEATH PENALTY CASE ORDER
EDMUND F. BRENNAN, Magistrate Judge.
Petitioner is a prisoner on California's Death Row seeking a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. On September 26, 2018, Mary Louise Frampton moved to withdraw as co-counsel for petitioner, citing other responsibilities that precluded her ongoing representation in this case. ECF No. 346. The court granted the motion to withdraw on October 18, 2018, and referred the matter to the Selection Board so that qualified replacement co-counsel1 could be recommended. ECF No. 347. The Federal Defender's office has notified the court that Daniel Olmos of Nolan Barton & Olmos LLP is available and willing to assume appointment.
It is therefore ORDERED that:
1. Daniel Olmos is appointed as co-counsel for petitioner; and
2. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on (1) Kurt Heiser, CJA Administrator, Office of the Federal Defender; and (2) Kelly Culshaw, Capital Habeas Unit, Office of the Federal Defender.
FootNotes
1. Scott Wayne Williams of Berkey Williams LLP is also representing petitioner.
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