James H. Smith v. Brian Cook, Warden
HabeasCorpus JusticiabilityDoctri
Can an attorney demonstrate deficient performance in representing a client while also facing serious criminal charges in the same court
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1). Can an attorney demonstrate deficient performance in representing a client while also facing serious criminal charges in the same court. 2). Should a trial court ensure that a defendant understands his confrontation clauses rights before admitting stipulation that violate those rights. 3). Does this Court's decision in Johnson v. Williams, 568 U.S. 289 (2013) require AEDPA deference where the state court misconstrue the petitioner's argument'and did not reach the "core" of petitioner's federal claim. iii TABLE OF CONTENT : CONTENT PAGE(S) QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW.2..