Gregory C. Early v. Tana Wood

77 F.3d 488 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Gregory C. EARLY, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Tana WOOD, Respondent-Appellee. No. 95-35479. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Feb. 7, 1996. Decided Feb. 15, 1996. Before: WRIGHT, HALL and TROTT, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 Early was convicted of one count of first-degree burglary, one count of second degree assault and two counts of intimidation of a witness. He seeks a writ of habeas corpus alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. We find no merit in any of his contentions. On direct appeal, the Washington Court of Appeals observed: "Our review of the record supports a finding that trial counsel's performance was highly competent and reflected substantial criminal trial experience." State v. Early, 853 P.2d 964, 969-970 (Wash.App.1993). 3 It was clear to the trial court and the court of appeals that Early was well-represented at trial. It is clear to us as well. He failed to…