Jermaine Young v. Andrew Achey

Summary

The court dismissed Jermaine Young’s prisoner complaint against his criminal defense attorney under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. It held that the attorney was not acting under color of state law and that amendment would be futile.

Holdings

1. The complaint failed to state a § 1983 claim because Achey was not acting under color of state law while performing traditional defense-counsel functions.
2. The action was dismissed as frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A.
3. Leave to amend was denied because amendment would be futile.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Young's complaint stated a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against his criminal defense attorney.
2. Whether the complaint should be dismissed under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A.
3. Whether Young should be granted leave to amend the complaint.

Disposition

dismissed