Punch and Jurists

Panetti v. Quarterman, No. 06-6407 (U.S. Supreme Court) (551 U.S. 930; 127 S.Ct. 2842) (June 28, 2007) (Justice Kennedy) by This case represents the tenth time that the Supreme Court has ruled on a capital case during its October 2006 Term; and, in each of those decisions, the Court split …

Panetti v. Dretke, No. 04-70045 (5th Cir.) (448 F.3d 815) (May 9, 2006) (Judge Emilio M. Garza) by Appellant state inmate sought judicial review of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas's denial of habeas relief. The district court found that the inmate suffered from some …