Alexis v. State

By timely petition alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, Reuben Alexis argues that his appellate attorney was ineffective in the direct appeal of his conviction for aggravated assault with a firearm with intent to kill. The crux of Alexis’ argument is that his waiver of the right to conflict-free trial counsel was invalid, that this issue was fundamental error or preserved for review, and that his appellate attorney was ineffective for failing to raise the issue. We grant the petition.

At a pre-trial hearing held February 25, 2009, Alexis’ trial counsel alerted the trial court…