Maples v. Thomas
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| Case Term | OT 2011 |
| Category | Criminal Law |
| Question Presented | Whether, in a capital case, there is no "cause" to excuse any procedural default where petitioner was blameless for the default, the State's own conduct contributed to the default, and petitioner's attorneys of record were no longer functioning as his agents at the time of any default. |
| Lower Court's Decision | Yes |
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Outcome - Reverse
This case was decided on 18 January, 2012.
