Ralph Swan, Movant Below-Appellant v. State of Delaware, Respondent Below-Appellee

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the denial of Ralph Swan’s motions for postconviction relief and a new trial. It held that several claims were procedurally barred and that Swan failed to establish either deficient performance or prejudice under the ineffective-assistance claims that were considered on the merits. The court also concluded that the newly presented guilt-phase evidence did not establish actual innocence or warrant a new trial, and that the sentencing procedure was constitutionally valid.