Opinion ID: 1831577
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Comments on Appellate Review.

Text: ¶ 59. Next Walker makes the claim that counsel was ineffective in failing to object to statements he contends were comments on appellate review. This claim was raised on direct appeal and held to be procedurally barred by the Court. Alternatively, the Court addressed the substantive merits of the claim, finding that there was no comment on appellate review made by the prosecutor. See Walker, 671 So.2d at 618-19. Since, the underlying substantive claim was held to be without merit, and Walker cannot demonstrate deficient performance or prejudice. Without a showing of both of these factors, he cannot establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel based on this claim. Walker is entitled to no relief on this claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.