Whether the court of appeals improperly denied the Petitioner a certificate of appealability

QUESTION PRESENTED FOR REVIEW Whether the court of appeals improperly denied the Petitioner a certificate of appealability under 28 U.S.C. § 2253(c) on his claim(s) that his counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel by (1) failing to advise the Petitioner regarding available defenses in this case and/or (2) failing to object to the sentencing court’s consideration of an impermissible factor during the sentencing hearing. il B. PARTIES INVOLVED The parties involved are identified in the style of the case. iii C.