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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Eleventh Circuit Applies Padilla to Civil Commitment Under State Law

In Bauder v. DOC Florida, the Eleventh Circuit, citing Padilla, affirmed the grant of a 2254 petition based on ineffective assistance of counsel in advising client that plea to aggravated stalking of minor would not subject him to involuntary civil commitment under Florida law.

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