Opinion ID: 2081741
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Second Trial Preparation Reasonable

Text: Guinn has not demonstrated that Dean was unreasonable and unprofessional or that he was prejudiced as a result Dean's alleged ineffectiveness. The record, specifically a file memorandum written by Harpster that Dean attached to her affidavit, reflects that Ingram spoke to Harpster prior to Guinn's first trial and denied having any knowledge of the cocaine found in the shorts Mr. Guinn was wearing. Moreover, Harpster's memorandum reflects that Guinn indicated he did not want Mr. Ingram to testify and wanted to proceed with the defense that the drugs found on his possession was consistent with simple possession. Thus, we agree with the Superior Court that Guinn has not shown that Dean was ineffective when she did not interview or subpoena Ingram prior to Guinn's second trial.