Rodriguez v. Delaware

A jury found appellant Victor Rodriguez guilty of Reckless Burning, Burglary in the Third Degree, two counts of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, and three counts of Arson in the Second Degree. After finding that he was an habitual offender, the Superior Court sentenced Rodriguez to life in prison for each of his arson convictions. The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed Rodriguez's convictions on direct appeal. Filing a pro se motion for postconviction relief, Rodriguez argued he received ineffective assistance of trial counsel. The Superior Court ultimately denied the motion, and Rodriguez appealed. Finding no reversible error, the Supreme Court affirmed the denial. View "Rodriguez v. Delaware" on Justia Law