KOONTZ, Justice.
In this appeal from the denial of a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the trial court, we primarily consider whether an attorney's failure to prepare adequately for trial because of professional and personal concerns constitutes a "conflict of interest" with respect to his representation of the client, resulting in a presumption of prejudice to the client, and requiring that the conviction of the client be vacated.
BACKGROUND
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