Johnson v. Nagle

Table of Contents

I. Procedural History.1314

A. Trial and Direct Appeal.1314

1. Trial Evidence.1314

2. Proceedings on Direct Appeal.1316

B. Post-Trial Proceedings in State Court.1317

C. The Federal Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus .1324

II. Analysis of the Claims.1327

A. Introduction .1327

B. Intent, participation, and the “Third Man” Defense.1329

1. Sufficiency of the Evidence.1331

i. Procedural Default on the Sufficiency of the Evidence Claim.1331

ii. Merits of the Claim .1332

2. Ineffective Assistance of Counsel.1334

i. Claims of Ineffective Assistance at Trial Generally.1334

ii. Counsel’s Alleged…