Lankford v. Cain

539 Submitted December 17, 2021, affirmed May 18, petition for review denied September 16, 2022 ( 370 Or 214) JOSEPH M. LANKFORD, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Brad CAIN, Superintendent, Snake River Correctional Institution, Defendant-Respondent. Malheur County Circuit Court 12119769P; A172913

510 P3d 938

After drinking heavily and ingesting diazepam, petitioner shot and killed T. For that conduct, a jury found petitioner guilty of murder. Petitioner sought post- conviction relief on the ground that his trial lawyers rendered inadequate and ineffective assistance, in violation of his rights under…