Legal Opinion
Robert L. Streetman v. James A. Lynaugh, Interim Director, Texas Department of Corrections
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 29, 1987No. 18-50994PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:
In this capital case, the petitioner Robert Streetman appeals from the district court’s dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus, 634 F.Supp. 290. Finding that the facts relevant to Streetman’s ineffective assistance of counsel claim have not been adequately developed, we reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing in order to permit the full development of material facts.
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Christine Baker was fatally shot during a burglary of her home on December 17, 1982. Two days later, on December 19, 1982, law enforcement officials arrested Robert Streetman, Johnny…
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