Ex Parte José Noey Martinez, Applicant

Summary

The Court affirmed the denial of habeas relief, holding that trial counsel's performance was not constitutionally ineffective with respect to both a temporary insanity defense based on voluntary intoxication and the investigation of the defendant's abusive childhood, and that any alleged deficiencies did not prejudice the sentencing outcome. Justice Hervey filed a concurring opinion agreeing with the judgment and emphasizing the reasonableness of counsel's investigation under the ABA guidelines.