Whether a trial counsel is to be considered incompetent when s/he fails to consult with their client (the criminal defendant) about their financial adequacies to afford expert witnesses to testify/consult on the criminal defendant's behalf

QUESTIONS PRESENTED Lewis R. Fox's Writ of Ceriorari Petition raises a pressing issue of national importance and is a case of public or great interest involving a substantial constitutional question. This cause presents two critical issues: 1) Whether a trial counsel is to be considered incompetent when s/he fails to consult with their client (the criminal defendant) about their financial adequacies to afford expert witnesses to testify/consult on the criminal defendant's behalf; and, 2) Whether the application of res judicata can(not) be applied to a criminal defendant's post-conviction petition when the relied upon evidence was outside of the record? ee LIST OF ALL PARTIES ~~" “Aly patties appear in the caption of the case on the cover page. oe RELATED CASES Petitioner is unaware of any related cases. , : ii :