*1 Count II jury to consider judge to allow CALENE, (Defendant), Appellant hand.
in the case at John Zavarelli, court s issuance In the district appealed. injunction was permanent of a Wyoming, The STATE Supreme (Plaintiff). of Montana reversed Court Appellee remand, After and remanded the case. No. 90-264. appealed. ruling again district court’s Supreme Wyoming. Court that, Supreme held on reversal Court remand, reinvest- the district court was Feb. pro- for further jurisdiction ed full the court stated:
ceedings. Specifically, the first this Court reversed
When Court as to a
judgment of the District easement, and remanded the
prescriptive District Court for further
cause to the the cause was then before
proceedings, posture in the of not
the District Court situa-
having judgment. final
tion, nothing in the terms when there is it, prevent the trial
of the mandate to reconsideration, power,
court has change its
to find the same facts and facts consis-
holding, or to find different holding. Imperial original
tent with its Industries Ltd. v. National
Chemical (2d Corp.
Distillers and Chemical Cir. 1965), 354 F.2d
New York
A.L.R.3d 492.
Zavarelli, at 493. 779 P.2d in this precisely
This is the situation remand, the case was
case. On
posture having judgment, a final
thus, neither the doctrine of of the case law applies.
nor A care- the doctrine waiver reading opinion
ful and mandate nothing pre-
this case illustrates there having juris- full
vent the trial court from claims, regardless
diction to hear all of the specifically they were raised whether
not. properly
I II was con- would hold Count I jury,
sidered and would affirm
jury entirety. in its verdict *2 Munker, Defend-
Leonard D. State Public Gallivan, Director, er, M. Gerald Program, and Darold S. Defender Aid Melchior, Program, Wyoming Defender Aid Intern, appellant. Student Gen., Joseph Meyer, Atty. Sylvia B. L. Hackl, Gen., Atty. L. Deputy Jennifer Gim- Gen., bel, Atty. Theodore E. Sr. Asst. Lauer, Director, Prosecution Assistance Beverly Program, Jaye Rippley P. J. Program, Montoya, Assistance Prosecution Interns, appellee. Student THOMAS, MACY, C.J., ymous police. call to the Identification of Before * CARDINE, GOLDEN, anonymous caller later established URBIGKIT police, by the but the informant was not JJ. testify called to trial. Calene’s URBIGKIT, Justice. *3 conviction, Following his Calene wrote a procedures This tests the utilized judge describing letter to the trial claims of under law when ineffectiveness appointed conduct of his ineffective coun- alleged by the of trial counsel is convicted July letter, sel. he asked defendant. by for a new trial. The letter was followed September request by Calene’s opinion procedures address the This will to withdraw. was Withdrawal appellant factually develop to available granted by court order and a successor claiming contention ineffectiveness of appointed. counsel was representation legal his which was not doc- original umented within the trial record. Second counsel refiled the motion for a trial, alleging general We reverse the decision of the trial court new same hearing grounds the motion original which denied on for a of ineffectiveness of the attorney. This remanded for the That motion for a new trial. case is new trial hearing sentencing hearing trial court to hold a factual on the was combined with the September and heard on validity allegations by made John 1990. The summarily motion was denied and the sen- representation Calene of ineffective follow- orally by tence was entered ing conspiracy followed his conviction of four and September deny- order on written larceny offenses. ing entering the motion for new trial and the sentence. I. FACTS September At the 1990 new trial/sen- (Calene) John Calene was arrested and tencing hearing, the trial court stated: receiving tried for the felonies of stolen Calene, very THE Mr. COURT:
property, possessing a vehicle with al- thing, first we have to deal with is there identification, accessory tered before the new, is a motion filed for a new trial. felony larceny conspiracy fact of to me, you I received the letter that sent larceny. commit He was convicted of all course, letter, and the court—or the charges four and received sentences of accusatory simply conclusory at best counts, years two-to-four on all four with nature, the court that believes concurrently counts one and two to run things you if even that claim that with each other and counts three four true, they properly letter are are other, concurrently to run each with but appeal. handled on the sentences for counts one and two were reason, For the court does not consecutively ordered to run with the sen- grant your denies motion for but rather tences for three counts and four. Conse- you appeal, if wish to a new trial. And quently, Calene received a total sentence of you may up appeal. issues on take those year two consecutive two-to-four terms. judge The letter to the trial stated: object charges of these was a Dat- writing you hope having I’m to sun 280Z which had been stolen in Lake- im- grounds mistrial declared on the wood, by parties Colorado other and deliv- my court-ap- proper representation by Gillette, Wyoming, ered to where it was * * pointed attorney, *. repainted by Calene. The vehicle had been I There are several matters feel wer- impounded police in Gillette and was properly during en’t handled before and police impound then stolen from lot and my trial. again returned to Colorado where it was I happened recovered as a stolen The entire The first as was to have vehicle.
episode my preliminary hearing county initiated in was Gillette an anon- court. * argument; January Chief Justice at time of retired oral being lack witnesses called The first postpone wanted me counsel] [Defense * * * My who my he could have time behalf. cousin so that my losing voluntarily I was afraid of
prepare
appear
it.
because
wouldn’t
I
for him
speedy trial so asked
honeymoon
to a
being
should have
on his
Detention Center
me
to come visit
He could have
subpeoned
been
[sic].
coming to
my hearing.
Instead of
before
that I was hired Mike
the fact
verified
attorney] to tell
he sent
see me
[another
paint a
I had no
car and that
& Brett
only
postpone
I
was to
me
had
choice
they had sto-
knowledge of the fact that
busy
a jury
he
because
was to[o]
my trip to Denver with
len the car until
he
in wasn’t
jury
trial.
Kirby Lyons should
Mr. McMasters.
just a
assigned
him. He was
even
prove falacy
subpeoned
have been
[sic]
my
up postponing
spectator.
I ended
*4
testimony
McMaster’s
with Shawn
[sic]
give
prepare.
him time to
hearing to
day the car
talking
the
about
with him
hearing approached I contacted
As the
and to tell the
confinscated
was
[sic]
only
to
things
going
him see how
were
to
I
I left town because was
court that
to look
hear that he hadn’t been able
going
happen
to
with
afraid of what was
me
up having
He
my
over
files.
ended
the
wanting to steal
car
Mike & Brett
he
my preliminary
because
waive
he
Also I feel that
should have
back.
prepare
had
to
a defense.
hadn’t
time
subpeoned
of the Gillette
Mr. Allard
[sic]
During
delay he hired two investi-
testify
that I had
Tire
to
to the fact
Store
* *
my
*.
gators to do research on
case:
title from him or
never recieved
a
[sic]
gave
list of several wit-
I
them both a
my
inquired
Also
wife
even
about one.
in order to
that
be needed
nesses
would
Patsy
have been sub-
Martinez should
prove my innocence.
I
that was
peoned
because she knew
[sic]
I
During my
jail
from
on
release
bond
I
he
paint
to
the car. Also feel
just hired
in
checked with
about
[defense counsel]
tape of Shawn
should have entered the
only hear that the investi-
once a week to
Mr. Hanson
interview with
McMasters[’]
my
to
gators hadn’t been able
contact
anything
say
prove
to
that he will
almost
gave
all
informa-
witnesses.
I
them the
a
required
keep
jam.
himself out of
to
required
get
tion
in touch with them.
never have
should
counse]
[Defense
only people
I
that the
interviewed
believe
client; (myself) was stu-
that his
stated
against me.
were the State’s witnesses
closing
in
addressing
jury
in
his
pid
conflicting
Both of whom told
stories
argument.
investigators.
pretrial
day my
was set
Then
thought
wrong
thing I
to be
One other
I
day
that
I was told
and he was sick
my
your
I
instructions
felt that in
trial
required to
wasn’t
be there.
it
you
have made more
jury
to the
should
attempts
re-
Further
to contact him
charge
seperate
clear
each
was
that
[sic]
garding my
futile
case were
because
they
And
should be
from the other.
that
I
next
he was on vacation.
was
week
treated as such.
by
him
informed
his office to meet with
that
I have
light
of the facts
appointment
an
following Sunday,
you
I
brought
your
hope
attention
kept by
that was not
counsel].
[defense
grounds
grant me a new
on the
will
following
required
he
week
part
Improper counsel on
that stand:
advocacy
and anoth-
attend a trial
school
defender;
public
coun-
of the
[defense
Sunday appointment
er
was scheduled.
taking
for
this matter
you
Thank
sel].
day
Sunday
He
on
called me
truly
I
don’t
into consideration because
my
me a few
before
trial and asked
I
go
prison for crimes that
want to
simple
he
questions and told me
didn’t
didn’t commit.
need to see me.
the second
motion for new
felt
day my
The next
trial I
there
basis,
denial “of
fair
counsel stated as
were
issues that
atten-
several
need[ed]
ineffective assistance
coun-
tion.
trial due to
decision. That record and decision will
as an exhibit
letter
sel”
attached
appeal
on
then be available
review
or
July.
which had been filed
subsequent proceedings in the federal
system,
pursued,
if
constitutional
II.
ISSUE
inquiry
jurisdiction.
recog-
to that
It is
presented
this case is
The structure of
law,
nized that
this subject,
on
appellate
record which furnishes
jurisdictions.1
generally
differs
from most
analysis of
this court
the valid-
no basis
default,
applies
This court
ity
claims of
invalidity
ineffective-
right, perspective
waiver
constitutional
Furthermore, the
record
ness
counsel.
to ineffectiveness of trial counsel
claims
that the trial
did not
demonstrates
if
presented by
cases
all
initial
discretion,
exercise
based
factual
appeal.
Meyer, 820 P.2d
Engberg v.
finding,
rendering
deny
the decision to
State,
(Wyo.1991); Murray v.
III. DISCUSSION
support
which
his claim re-
al basis
would
case,
quality
rep-
garding
To
a decision for this
claimed adverse
make
processes
provided.
he
This answer
this court
examine the
avail
resentation
will
post-sentence
particular
Wyo
able under
structure of
comes within either a
motion
ming’s
counsel
new trial
on ineffectiveness of
ineffectiveness of
law in for a
based
hearing provid-
system
or
order to
for factual
counsel within a remand
following
appeal.2
development by the trial court
initial
ed
institution of
its
472,
1926,
cert.
1. The
for review of claims
L.Ed.2d
denied 469
normal rule
of intrin
80
863,
placed
200,
(1984);
sic
counsel
is
ineffectiveness of
within
105
post-conviction
processes,
including
relief
habe-
State,
Harley
(Fla.App.1992);
v.
pro se motion for a new trial based
trial
any
transcript
pretrial
conference ses-
perfor
of counsel
ineffectiveness
sion is available. Without some factual
Jackson,
mance,
158 Ill.
People
see
regarding
development
defense counsel’s
746,
394,
App.3d
110 Ill.Dec.
511 N.E.2d
pretrial investigation,
preparation,
trial
wit-
(1987).
170 Ill.Dec.
Hayes,
also
See
presenta-
evidentiary
ness interview and
739,
where there was
593 N.E.2d
tion,
adjudicate
from
this court
called to
misunderstanding
the
con
abject ignorance
do.
we decline to
trolling principle
insanity
defense law.
—which
addition,
court had a mistaken
the trial
Synthesizing
original
the
now
statements
granted,
that a
could not
belief
new trial
be
presented
briefing,
of inef-
contentions
of counsel
“based on ineffective assistance
They
fectiveness of counsel are threefold.
prejudice.”
at
if there is
Id.
substantial
(a)
preparation
pre-
include:
lack of
for the
857, 593 N.E.2d at 746.
liminary hearing resulting
required
waiv-
er; (b)
confer,
Hayes
regarding
failure to be
to
to
recognized,
available
investigate
the motion for a
trial:
to
new
interview
Fosselman,
Babbitt,
(1987); People
People
sues.
Cal.
Cal.3d
729 P.2d
(1988),
Rptr.
Cal.Rptr.
688
client);
attorney and
Davis v.
representation cases.
between
of dual
existence
1105,
308,
Alaska,
44(c)
compliance is
415 U.S.
94 S.Ct.
39
states that
W.R.Cr.P.
absence,
(1974) (restriction on
and, in
situa L.Ed.2d 347
cross-
mandatory
conflict
precluded defense from show
examination
require conviction reversal. Shon
tions
witness);
(Wyo.1992);
ing
State,
possible bias of
and Powell v.
689
law,
Till
right essential to a fair
unfamiliarity
applicable
damental
States,
conviction,
ery v. United
primary, or
Powell, 428
293, 309,
2052.
v.
Sain,
n. 6
S.Ct. S.Ct.
See also Stone
372 U.S.
v.
[83
465,
3037,
6,
(1963).
With the effect of waiver hearing. tiary remand question proba- feiture not in and now hearing, trial court will Following a finding by bility that a fact decision reliable addressing sepa- provide specific decision imposing def- given state will by examination and resolu- rate contentions erence, challenge will our to we answer inef- validity any tion of trial court in state court the state court settle issues Appel- fectiveness of counsel contentions. regular processes system. We establish briefing late can then include ineffective- hearing adequate where a factu- hearing transcripts and de- ness of counsel required to inquiry realistically resolve al any appeal conjunctively cision discus- deprivation contention of constitutional presented considering issues as sion other of counsel. Funda- of effective assistance claimed error the initial trial. adequately can mental fairness more and first in accurately be determined best CASE proceedings.
state court See LaFave and APPLICATION TO THIS V. Israel, (Supp.1991). supra, 11.10 at 45 § theory presented of defense How these vari- then do we accommodate of his in this case was lack Calene clearly proce- ant interests in the defined knowledge vehic of the status of stolen dural direction for trial court and counsel of counsel le. He claims ineffectiveness Wyoming practice? relating investigate failure counsel’s
First,
may have
present
witnesses which
if an ineffectiveness conten
record,
King,
evidence.
recognized
tion is
within the trial
countered the state’s
concept
particularized
in first
P.2d 119. This
inclusion of the issue should occur
ap
court in Frias v.
reversal
this
statement of
issues
a fur-
propriate
(Wyo.1986).
722 P.2d
There is
briefing
opportunity
detail. An
preparation
regarding
be rendered
the standard
dilatory
ther contention
performance.
counsel
required
in a
investigation which resulted
hearing.
preliminary
Calene
waiver of
right of a
defendant within
lack
contact with the
alleges
then
any
process
this
to secure
on an
for determination of trial useful-
witnesses
charge is far
than
ineffectiveness
different
general,
is the failure to
ness.
requirements
for actual relief in revers
fol-
investigate
interview
ing the
Since
has
conviction.
this court
subpoena persons
the Strickland
by failure
com-
adopted
lowed
test for ineffective
review,
testimony
to se
petent
give
as an
ness
order
defendant
favorable
cure the relief of a new
he must first
contention.
ineffectiveness
attor
demonstrate
the conduct of the
King,
810 P.2d
ney
deficiency
fell
standard
below
do not assume or determine
We
and, further,
competent
*14
practice
a
or that
fail-
valuable witnesses did exist
failure,
may
been,
as it
was
such
have
investigation
preparation
ure
and
ad-
of
actually
Consequently,
the test
prejudicial.
testimony to the
versely denied valuable
hearing
for a
to be held is the existence of
We find
contentions
suffi-
defendant.
requirement
for
a substantial
issue.
pre-
record now
ciently substantial
in the
heavy
relief
is the
of
affirmative
burden
hearing
a
be held. At
sented that
should
This
prejudicial
ineffectiveness of counsel.
hearing,
testify
can
defense counsel
court has
those criteria in follow
addressed
and
can
additional evidence
Strickland
Calene
and
ing
a number of cases
regarding the
substantiation
use-
opportunity to the defendant
for a favor
noticeably
non-called
as evidence
fulness of
witnesses
able
has been
conf
conclusion
upon
may
decision
ined.5
which the trial court’s
70;
Engberg,
appeal.
pro
have
P.2d Mil-
Ineffectiveness of counsel issues
viction-relief
820
State,
major ingredient
Stogner
(Wyo.1991);
vided a
in the
Su
ler v.
P.2d 1308
806
Among
State,
appellate
opin
preme
(Wyo.1990);
Court
activities.
Martin v.
v.
State,
P.2d 1358
792
1, 1986,
January
only
Kallas,
published
(Wyo.1989);
ions
since
thir
776
In this potential testimony of several witnesses testimony Mr. from potential phasis on testimony allegedly would have been Allard, Ms. whose Hartwig, Lyons, Mr. Mr. theory of de- to the favorable defendant’s of a trial grant new Relief Martinez. fense, viz., knowledge that the he had no unless Calene likely unavailable will be no record con- was stolen. Since availability vehicle poten- he can demonstrate subject allega- cerning matter of these resulting testi- character of tial favorable existed, the trial court should have these tions or more of witnesses mony one from evidentiary hearing for exculpa- conducted cumulative not be which would and ob- purpose creating such record persuasion tory in burden his case. court upon which course, taining evidence appellant in dem- vested, upon decision make an informed about could ineffec- to the trial onstration allegations. validity of the ineffectiveness in re- prejudicial and is is shown tiveness simple procedure employed, been Had that sult. have had a com- appellate court would the de- plete upon to review record which VI. CONCLUSION have claims of error. Since we fendant’s remanded to This is reversed and case record, complete compelled we are no such to be held complete so that record can to remand of counsel con- regarding ineffectiveness *15 made. appellant’s motion presented tentions otherwise retain remand. This court will
jurisdiction.
CARDINE, J., only. in the concurs result J., concurring
GOLDEN, opinion. files a McDONALD, Douglas Appellant J. Justice, GOLDEN, concurring. (Petitioner), agree majority that case I with evidentiary hearing for an be remanded concerning the ineffectiveness issues raised Wyoming, The DEPARTMENT STATE for new trial. In by the defendant’s motion TAXATION, Ap REVENUE AND OF distinguished jurist, “how the words of a pellee (Respondent). ever, agree packaging I do not with No. 92-33. publication.” majority opinion Smith, Wyoming. (Wyo. Supreme Court of Bowen P.2d 1992), J., Brown, concurring. Ret. Feb. simple. The the court is issue before trial, he motion for a new defendant’s allegations his
raised defense specific pre-trial in his
trial counsel was ineffective Gist, Frias, ing e.g. Supreme involving King. the con- United States Court has, however, right major this court stitutional under the Sixth Amendment issue with which faced, been for those who are was not basic contended ineffec- effective assistance of counsel criminally charged. counsel, Evitts, but examination of the tiveness of 830; Strickland, process appropriately S.Ct. available to method and 2052; Anders, complaints obtain a when were made S.Ct. 1396. concepts urgency particularly procedural manifested default as decision by recognition have constitutional waiver and default were cre- defaults specific topic ated. are this court ineffectiveness evalua- It is that which we shoved into provided simply specific more could been re- in this and for which tions which have origi- clearly defined and criteria to be solved examination of the rules are substantive provided prior stage hearing, at a when assistance and direction nal issue necessary, judicial system by specific and to accord with constitu- otherwise decision tionally required provided by hearing. trial court after a fair directives
