Brinson v. Nicholson

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION BOB A. BRINSON, Petitioner, Case No. 18 cv 05007 v. Judge Mary M. Rowland WALTER NICHOLSON, Warden, Respondent. MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER Bob Brinson has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his conviction for one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. His petition presents a single ineffective assistance of counsel claim. (Dkt. 18, 5). For the reasons that follow, Brinson’s petition [1] is granted. BACKGROUND When considering habeas…