finding that "counsel's decision not to investigate or present mitigating evidence was completely determined by petitioner and was within the realm of reasonable tactical decisions."
Summary of this case from Hugueley v. WestbrooksNo. 16–5970.
11-28-2016
James Chandler RYDER, petitioner, v. Terry ROYAL, Warden.
Petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit denied.
finding that "counsel's decision not to investigate or present mitigating evidence was completely determined by petitioner and was within the realm of reasonable tactical decisions."
Summary of this case from Hugueley v. WestbrooksFull title:James Chandler RYDER, petitioner, v. Terry ROYAL, Warden.
Court:Supreme Court of the United States
Date published: Nov 28, 2016
Further, there is no indication that counsel was ineffective for following defendant's wishes in not…