Legal Opinion
Delsol v. Government of the Virgin Islands
Superior Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided November 8, 2007No. Civil Misc. Nos. 44/2002, 88/2004PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtHollar, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION
(November 8, 2007)
I. INTRODUCTION
This matter is before the Court on Jahlight Delsol’s pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, dated April 12, 2002, but not filed until May 17, 2002, alleging ineffective assistance of counsel, in violation of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. In his Petition, Mr. Delsol asserted that his defense counsel failed to properly prepare, advise and represent him in a criminal matter where he was charged, inter alia, with First Degree Murder. On June 29, 2007, this Court held an evidentiary hearing, giving all parties,…
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