Miguel Angel Barron v. Raymond Madden, Warden
1. CAN A STATE TRIAL COURT INSTRUCT A JURY WITH AN INSTRUCTION THAT REDUCES THE FAIRNESS CONTAINED IN THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSES?
2. CAN A STATE TRIAL COURT PROHIBIT THE DEFENSE FROM PRESENTING FAVORABLE EVIDENCE (TOXICOLOGY REPORT SHOWING THE VICTIM WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF 2 TYPES OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL) WHEN HE WAS SHOT BY THE CRIMINAL DEFENDANT? THE STATE KILLED AND DEMANDED PETITIONER TO CLAIM SELF DEFENSE OR BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THIS PIECE OF RELEVANT AND CRITICAL DEFENSE EVIDENCE TO THE JURY. THE VICTIM NEVER PHYSICALLY ATTACK
Whether a state trial court's jury instruction that reduces the burden of proof or violates a principle of fairness contained in the due process clause