Goodman v. Searls (Signed Opinion)
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The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the circuit court denying Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus, holding that Petitioner failed to meet his burden of proof.
Defendant was convicted of first-degree robbery, conspiracy, and entry of a dwelling. The Supreme Court affirmed. Defendant later filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus asserting that his trial counsel provided ineffective assistance by failing to introduce certain evidence and by not requesting specific jury instructions and that the prosecutor knowingly presented false testimony. The circuit court denied the petition. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) Defendant failed to prove ineffective assistance of counsel; and (2) Defendant's second assignment of error lacked merit.
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