Adams

MEMORANDUM **

Arnel Lovert Johnson, a state prisoner, appeals from the district court’s denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On July 31, 2001, Johnson was convicted by a jury in California Superior Court of first degree murder, Cal. Penal Code § 187 (a), attempted second degree robbery, id. §§ 211, 664, and second degree burglary, id. § 459. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2253 , and we affirm.

Johnson’s claims do not warrant relief under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (“AEDPA”). Under AEDPA, habeas relief may be granted only upon a finding that the last reasoned state court decision rejecting Johnson’s claims “was contrary to, or involved an unreasonable application of, clearly established Federal law, as determined by the Supreme Court of the United States; or resulted in a decision that was based on an unreasonable determination of the facts in light of the evidence presented in the State court proceeding.” 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (d).

The California Court of Appeal’s determination that Johnson’s second appointed counsel did not render ineffective assistance of counsel was not contrary to, or an unreasonable application of…