Wanatee v. Ault

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PETITION FOR HABEAS CORPUS RELIEF

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. BACKGROUND.1192

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.1194

A. Standard Of Review.1194

B. Viability Of Wanatee’s Claim.1194

1. The requirements of § 2254(d)(1).1195

2. Is Wanatee’s claim reviewable under § 2254(d)(1)? .1196

a. The state-court decision .1196

b. The “contrary to” condition.1197

c. The “unreasonable application” condition.1197

d. Other challenges.1198

e. Summary.1199

C. Wanatee’s “Prejudice”.1199

1. Whether a plea agreement was formally offered by the government.... 1201

2. Whether…