Phillips Black

ALVIN jackson

Current Proceedings: Federal habeas proceedings pending in 8th Circuit (state's appeal of Atkins relief).

Case Number: 20-1830

Judge: Susan Webber-Wright

Demographic Information: Black Male

Current Counsel:

Legal Status: 8th Circuit affirmed DC's grant of habeas relief 8/13/21. State filed a petition for enbanc rehearing and also for rehearing by panel on 9/27/21.

Significant Legal Issues:

• Atkins claim

• IAC

Last Judicial Decision Related to Conviction or Sentence: Jackson v. Norris, 448 F. Supp. 3d 1028 (E.D. Ark. 2020) (finding Jackson ineligible for the death penalty under Atkins). Jackson v. Payne, 9 F.4th 646 (8th Cir. 2021) (affirming finding of ineligibility and grant of relief).

Reported Opinions:

• Jackson v. Norris, 448 F.Supp.3d 1028 (E.D. Ark. 2020).

• Jackson v. Kelley, 898 F.3d 859 (8th Cir. 2018).

• Jackson v. Norris, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 61122 (E.D. Ark. March 31, 2016).

• Jackson v. Norris, 615 F.3d 959 (8th Cir. 2010).

• Jackson v. Norris, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 133900 (E.D. Ark. Jan 6, 2009).

• Jackson v. Norris, 553 U.S. 1096 (2008).

• Jackson v. Norris, 256 Fed. Appx. 12 (E.D. Ark. Nov 20, 2007).

• Jackson v. Norris, 468 F. Supp. 2d 1030 (E.D. Ark. Jan 4, 2007).

• Jackson v. State, 105 S.W.3d 352 (Ark. 2003).

• Jackson v. State, 2003 Ark. LEXIS 145.

• Jackson v. State, 37 S.W.3d 595 (Ark. 2001).

• Jackson v. State, 954 S.W.2d 894 (Ark. 1997).

• Jackson v. State, 1997 Ark. LEXIS 178 .

• Jackson v. State, 811 S.W.2d 299 (Ark. 1991).

Prior Counsel: Jeffrey M. Rosenzweig

Conviction County: Jefferson

Counts: 1

Victim Demographic: White Male

Crime Date: 11/1995

Sentencing Date: 06/20/1996

Trial Counsel: Maxie Kizer

Trial Judge:

Trial Prosecutor: