Howard D. Davis v. Brad Mlodzik, Warden

Was Davis denied a fair trial when trial counsel failed to present the Alibi defense? Was post-conviction counsel ineffective for failing to adequately argue the alibi claim during direct appeal? And did Davis make a substantial showing of this constitutional claim that warranted C.O.A?

Was Davis denied effective assistance of counsel when trial counsel failed to conduct any investigation prior to trial? Was post-conviction counsel ineffective for failing to allege failure to investigate in the original post­ conviction motion? And did Davis make a substantial showing of this constitutional claim that warranted C.O.A?

Was Davis denied effective assistance of counsel when post conviction counsel failed to allege in the initial postconviction motion the trial court abuse of discretion when it provided evidence to the jury, during deliberation, without Davis's knowledge and without taking precautions? And did Davis make a substantial showing of this constitutional claim that warranted C.O.A?

Was Davis denied effective assistance of counsel when post conviction counsel failed to adequately argue the jury misconduct claim during the initial §974.02 postconviction motion? And did Davis make a substantial showing of this constitutional claim that warranted C.O.A?

Did the Seventh circuit court of appeal departed from the accepted and usual course of judicial proceedings, or sanctioned such a departure by the lower court, as to call for an exercise of this court supervisory power