United States v. Gomez

OPINION

CHIN, District Judge.

Pro se defendant Jaime Gomez moves to vacate, set aside, or correct his sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 on the ground that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in violation of the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution when he was convicted of conspiracy, murder, and narcotics charges. For the reasons set forth below, the motion is denied. 1

BACKGROUND

A. Facts

Because Gomez was convicted, the evidence presented at trial is construed in the light most favorable to the Government. See United States v. Morales, 974 F.Supp. 315, 318…