---
title: "Magwood v. Patterson"
citation: "561 U.S. 320 (2010)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-MAGWOOD-561-US-320"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-561/pdf/USREPORTS-561-320.pdf"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-MAGWOOD-561-US-320/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# Magwood v. Patterson

## Holding or rule used

First application challenging a new judgment after resentencing was not second or successive, with an express reservation concerning undisturbed components.

## Material limitation

Use only for the bounded proposition in the linked classification module. State-habeas holdings are not silently converted into complete § 2255 rules; judgment, filing history, ripeness, circuit procedure, timing, and requested relief remain separate where identified.

## Official source and pinpoints

561 U.S. 320 (2010), 561 U.S. 323–42: <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-561/pdf/USREPORTS-561-320.pdf>


## Used in

- [Later Section 2255 Filings — Classification and Authorization](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/60-post-conviction/2255-later-filings-classification-and-authorization.md)