Resch v. Rewerts (W.D. Mich.) - Pro Se Class Action Habeas Dismissed - Failure to Exhaust
The court dismissed petitioner's habeas petition without prejudice for failure to exhaust state-court remedies. It also denied the requests for the appointment of counsel, for class certification, and for a certificate of appealability. The court held that the procedural posture of the case negated the need of a court appointed attorney and that Petitioner was poorly suited to represent a class as a pro se litigant.
"Unlawful use of a motor vehicle in violation of Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.414; and breaking and entering a building in violation of Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.110."
Case Status
Decision Made
Pre-Existing Health Conditions
Other, "Medically Fragile"
Class Action Medically Vulnerable People
Individuals who have served their minimum sentence and are medically fragile.
COVID-19 in Jail Prison or Detention Center
Not Discussed
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