Deandra L. Stephenson v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Stephenson's habeas petition because he neither alleged that the trial court lacked jurisdiction nor showed that his commitment was facially invalid. The court held that claims of actual innocence, insufficient evidence, and trial error are not cognizable in habeas proceedings and must be pursued through the appropriate direct-review mechanism. The court also declined to address an argument raised for the first time on appeal.