In Re Alfredo Reyes Valdez on Habeas Corpus

Summary

The court denied Valdez’s habeas petition after independently reviewing his ineffective-assistance claims and adopting the referee’s factual findings. It held that counsel made reasonable tactical decisions regarding the blood evidence and third-party culpability evidence, and that Valdez failed to establish either deficient performance or prejudice concerning the investigation and presentation of mitigating evidence. No separate opinions were filed.