James Koste v. Dave Dormire

McMILLIAN, Circuit Judge.

James Koste appeals from a final judgment entered in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. See Koste v. Dormire, No. 4:98CV1709 (E.D.Mo. Sept. 25, 2000) (memorandum and order) (hereinafter “slip op”). For reversal, Koste argues that (1) he is entitled to habeas corpus relief because the state trial court failed to adequately inquire into his allegation that his trial attorney had a conflict of interest and (2) assuming he was required to show prejudice…