Opinion ID: 2997111
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Heading: Conner’s request for an attorney and the use

Text: of a criminal codebook during Conner’s inter- rogation Credibility determinations by the PCR court doom Conner’s first two assertions. Specifically, the court determined that Conner never requested an attorney and that Detective Green used a law book to discuss legal concepts with Conner, not to mislead him. These determinations are presumed correct unless overcome by clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. See 28 U.S.C. § 2254(e)(1). No such evidence has been shown. Detectives Green and Stamm testified that Conner never requested an attorney. Green testified that he used the criminal codebook to discuss legal concepts with Conner. And the only evidence Conner offered to support his version of the disputed events was his own testimony. Clearly, the PCR court credited the detectives’ testimony and disbelieved Conner’s self-serving account. Absent more, Conner’s assertions are not enough to disturb the PCR court’s findings. 12 No. 03-1951