United States v. Ryan

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND RULING DENYING § 2255 MOTION

VIETOR, Senior District Judge.

Dale Lynn Ryan was convicted of arson in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 844(i). Before the court for ruling is defendant Ryan’s motion to vacate, set aside or correct his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. An evidentia-ry hearing was held on the motion and the court has received the benefit of thorough written briefs and oral arguments of counsel for the parties. There are four issues:(1) Was defendant denied effective assistance of counsel because of an actual conflict of interest that adversely affected his…