Loop v. Class

(on reassignment).

[¶ 1] Gary Lynn Loop appeals the habeas court’s quashing his application for writ of habeas corpus. Loop alleges he received ineffective assistance of counsel due to the manner in which his attorney directed his examination at trial. Loop further alleges *190the trial court erred in instructing the jury. We affirm on the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel, and find that the issue of jury instructions is not appropriate for habe-as review.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2] The facts underlying this appeal are outlined in State v. Loop, 477 N.W.2d 40 (S.D.1991). Loop, having…