United States v. Gloria Palacios

JERRY E. SMITH, Circuit Judge:

Gloria Palacios pleaded guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. After the district court dismissed her untimely direct appeal, Palacios moved for relief per 28 U.S.C. § 2255 (2012), contending, inter alia , that trial counsel had rendered ineffective assistance because of a conflict of interest. The court denied that motion, declining to hold a hearing on the conflict-of-interest claim. Finding no error, we affirm.

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In September 2015, Palacios was indicted in the Northern District of Texas for conspiracy to possess with…