Does a state's application of its evidence rule constitute grounds for federal habeas corpus relief?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Adams v. State of Cal., 983 F.2d 1075 (9th Cir. 1992):

The state's application of its evidence rule does not constitute grounds for federal habeas corpus relief. States have "considerable freedom in adopting procedures for their own courts," and we do not "lightly construe the Constitution so as to intrude upon the administration of justice by the individual States." Perry v. Rushen, 713 F.2d 1447, 1451-52 (9th Cir.1983) (quotation omitted) (discussing state's application of its evidence rules), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 838 (1984). Adams received a fair trial, and federal habeas relief does not lie. See Jammal, 926 F.2d at 919-21.

Other Questions


Can a federal court grant relief under Section 2254 or Section 2255 of the US Constitution for the purposes of habeas corpus relief on the basis that evidence obtained in an unconstitutional search or seizure was introduced at a state or federal trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a state prisoner be denied federal habeas corpus relief on the grounds that evidence obtained in an unconstitutional search or seizure was introduced at trial? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal court grant habeas corpus relief for alleged errors in the interpretation or application of state sentencing laws by either a state trial or appellate court? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a state prisoner obtain federal habeas relief against a state court's finding that the state court was wrong? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a violation of the state evidence rule sufficient to grant federal habeas corpus relief? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal court grant habeas corpus relief for alleged errors in the interpretation or application of sentencing laws by a state court? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a federal court dismiss a state prisoner's federal habeas corpus petition on statute limitations grounds? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
When a state prisoner has defaulted on his federal claim in a state court pursuant to an independent and adequate state procedural rule, can he seek federal habeas review of the claim? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the fact that a state appellate court has been granted a hearing on an application for habeas corpus relief at the Superior Court of Appeal invalidate the application? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In a federal habeas corpus application, what is the effect of the state court's application of its own evidentiary rules? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.