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 that his counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel by (1) failing to properly advise him regarding the State’s pre-verdict plea offer and (2) failing to file a pretrial “Stand Your Ground” motion and/or failing to depose or interview the alleged victim prior to trial. il B. PARTIES INVOLVED The parties involved are identified in the style of the case. iii