Barclay v. Singletary

Petitioner has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus alleging ineffective assistance of counsel.

Petitioner took a direct appeal and through counsel argued three points:

1. That he had been forced to choose between his right to a speedy trial and his right to call witnesses.

2. That his sentence was in excess of the recommended sentence and that he should have been sentenced as a youthful offender.

3. That the restitution order was improper in that the court failed to enquire into his ability to pay.

Petitioner, unhappy that his appellate counsel raised only these three grounds, moved this…