jury instructions

Spisak v. Mitchell, (10/20/06 - No. 03-4034)
Denial of a petition for writ of habeas corpus in a death penalty case is reversed in part as to denial of claims that: 1) petitioner's trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance during the mitigation phase of his trial; and 2) unanimity and “acquittal-first” jury instructions infringed petitioner's constitutional rights. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/6th/034034p.pdf

Habeas corpus winner

Stanley v. Bartley, No. 06-2184 (7th Cir. October 17, 2006)

Grant of a petition for habeas corpus by a convicted murderer is affirmed where defense counsel's failure to interview witnesses prior to trial rendered his assistance ineffective. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data2/circs/7th/062184p.pdf