BENTON, J.
Justin A. Martinez petitions for writ of habeas corpus, contending that he received ineffective assistance of counsel on direct appeal of his sentence for attempted second-degree murder. During his sentencing hearing, he maintains, the trial court relied on purported facts not proven (or even at issue at trial — and not established otherwise), thereby denying him due process. Petitioner contends that this amounted to fundamental error, and that appellate...
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