Allen v. Woodford, 366 F.3d 823 (9th Cir. May 6, 2004) ("[Petitioner's] representation at the penalty phase of his trial fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. Trial counsel admits he did nothing to prepare for the penalty phase until after the guilty verdicts were rendered, and even then, in what little time was available, he failed sufficiently to investigate and adequately present available mitigating evidence.")
jurisdiction:
Ninth Circuit