Sixth Circuit -- Gary Otte v. Mark Houk

Gary Otte v. Mark Houk 

 No error in State court finding that deft's waiver of trial by jury was sufficiently knowing, despite antipsychotic meds.

No ineffective assistance in not bringing in a substance abuse expert to testify - would have been cumulative.

Not introducing evidence as to upbringing at penalty phase was a strategic choice, not ineffective assistance.

Miranda challenge arguing drug & alcohol withdrawal TKO'd.

[Thou shalt not kill.  -TMB]