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993942P.pdf   02/15/2001  William Hanes  v.  David Dormire
   U.S. Court of Appeals Case No:  99-3942
   Eastern District of Missouri   
   Civil Case - state habeas corpus. Denial of ineffective assistance 
   of counsel claim for lack of trial preparation is affirmed. State 
   court's finding that counsel discussed case and possible defenses 
   and was aware of content of police report is entitled to deference. 
   Counsel's actions were not constitutionally deficient and 
   defendant cannot show prejudice. Dissent by Judge O'Brien.