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Moss v. Cox

District Court, E.D. Virginia

Decided March 26, 1970No. Civ. A. 5605-RPublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM

MERHIGE, District Judge.

This is an application by a Virginia prisoner for a writ of habeas corpus.

On September 24, 1969, this Court dismissed the allegations of ineffective representation and interrogation without counsel, but held that the issue of the admissibility of certain marijuana, used in evidence in Moss’ trial for possession of that drug, might have merit. A plenary hearing was ordered, and counsel was appointed to represent the petitioner.

At the hearing counsel for both parties stipulated to submit the factual issues for resolution on the trial record. The arresting…

2Cases cited42 opinions

  1. Terry v. OhioSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  2. Chimel v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  3. Bumper v. North CarolinaSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  4. Abel v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
  5. Davis v. MississippiSupreme Court of the United States · 1969

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. Commonwealth v. PollardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  2. State v. EppersonSupreme Court of Missouri · 1978
  3. United States v. Nestor MartinezCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1972
  4. United States v. VegaDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 1971
  5. Simmons v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 1974

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