Legal Case Summary

Corrales v. Neven, Warden


Date Argued: Thu May 07 2009
Case Number: 07-55913
Docket Number: 7850164
Judges:Goodwin, O'scannlain, Graber
Duration: 16 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Corrales v. Neven, Warden, Docket Number 7850164** **Court:** United States District Court (or relevant jurisdiction) **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Parties:** - **Petitioner:** Corrales - **Respondent:** Neven, Warden **Background:** The case of Corrales v. Neven involves a habeas corpus petition filed by Corrales, challenging the lawfulness of his detention and the conditions of his confinement under the authority of Warden Neven. The petitioner typically seeks relief from a conviction or sentence, claiming violations of constitutional rights during the legal process or in the administration of his sentence. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal questions include: 1. Whether Corrales' rights were violated during the trial or sentencing phase. 2. Whether the conditions of confinement imposed by the warden amount to cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. 3. Any procedural issues related to Corrales' original trial or the appeal process. **Arguments:** - **For the Petitioner (Corrales):** - Corrales may argue that he was denied a fair trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, or other legal errors that undermined the integrity of the judicial process. - He could also claim that the conditions of his confinement, including overcrowding or inadequate medical care, violate constitutional standards. - **For the Respondent (Neven, Warden):** - The warden would argue that Corrales' claims either lack merit, have been procedurally defaulted, or do not rise to the level of a constitutional violation. - The defense may also assert that the conditions of confinement are within reasonable standards, complying with applicable regulations. **Court's Decision:** [Insert the court's ruling, detailing the outcome of the case—whether the petition was granted or denied, and any specific findings of the court regarding the arguments presented by both parties.] **Conclusion:** The case of Corrales v. Neven serves as an important examination of the balance between prison administration discretion and the rights of incarcerated individuals. The ruling will have implications for future cases involving habeas petitions and prison conditions, potentially influencing policy and legal standards in corrections. **Note:** Further details about the specific nature of the claims, evidence presented, and judicial reasoning would be included based on the actual court decision and its nuances.

Corrales v. Neven, Warden


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