Opinion ID: 2304074
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Heading: standard of review

Text: We will not disturb the factual findings of the post-conviction court unless they are clearly erroneous. Wilson v. State, 363 Md. 333, 348, 768 A.2d 675, 683 (2001) (citing Oken v. State, 343 Md. 256, 299, 681 A.2d 30, 51 (1996)); Gilliam v. State, 331 Md. 651, 672, 629 A.2d 685, 696 (1993)). Although reviewing factual determinations of the post-conviction court under a clearly erroneous standard, we make an independent determination of relevant law and its application to the facts. Gray v. State, 388 Md. 366, 375, 879 A.2d 1064, 1068 (2005); State v. Peterson, 158 Md. App. 558, 584, 857 A.2d 1132, 1147 (2004).