Means v. State

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• concluding that the proponent of expert testimony must show that the expert’s opinion is based on reliable methodology
• holding that a petitioner has the burden of establishing facts underlying his claims by a preponderance of the evidence
• holding that a petitioner must demonstrate the underlying facts by a preponderance of the evidence
• recognizing that the burden of proof lies with the habeas petitioner
• providing that a counsel's performance is deficient when the representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness
• requiring proponent of ineffective assistance of counsel claim prove allegations by a preponderance of the evidence

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