Whether the Petitioner was denied the right to assistance of counsel

QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW 1. Whether the Petitioner was denied the right to assistance of counsel when the counsel representing Petitioner throughout the proceedings was in fact suspended from the practice of law in the state of Louisiana for misconduct? 2. Whether the Petitioner was denied the right to effective assistance of counsel when counsel performed his duties under ill medical condition causing his performance to fall well below the standard guaranteed by the 6" and 14 Amendments? 3. Whether the court erred by failing to appoint the Petitioner new counsel after his counsel passed away at a critical juncture in the proceedings? 2