Luckie v. Berry.

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of habeas relief on Luckie's claim that appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to raise trial counsel's ineffectiveness. It held that trial counsel's decision not to object to questioning about a defense witness's pending heroin charge was a reasonable tactical choice because a more specific objection could have opened the door to more damaging evidence linking the witness and Luckie. Luckie also failed to show a reasonable probability that the trial or appeal would have produced a more favorable result.