Ex Parte George Edward McFARLAND, Applicant

Summary

The Court denied the applicant’s habeas corpus petition on both of his Sixth Amendment claims, holding that the presence of an active co‑counsel meant no denial of counsel and that the alleged deficiencies of counsel did not constitute ineffective assistance under Strickland. The decision emphasized the lack of demonstrated prejudice and the reasonableness of the co‑counsel’s performance. Justice WOMACK, concurring, added that the applicant waived his claim by refusing the trial court’s offer of competent assistance.