Opinion of the Court by BURNS, C.J.
Petitioner-Appellant Manuel Fragiao (Fragiao) appeals the circuit court's May 25, 1999 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Denying Petition for Post-Conviction Relief (Rule 40, [Hawai`i Rules of Penal Procedure (HRPP)]) (May 25, 1999 FsOF, CsOL and Order).
We conclude that defense counsel's representation of Fragiao was constitutionally ineffective because (1) a relationship giving rise to a conflict of interest...
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