Albert Monreal, Appellant v. the State of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the Court of Appeals' judgment, holding that the appellant failed to show an actual conflict of interest and that the Strickland test, not Cuyler, governs his ineffective‑assistance claim. The court also found no prejudice under Strickland. Justice Baird, in a partial concurrence/dissent, disagreed that there was no actual conflict but nonetheless joined the judgment.