Designated for publication Duncan, J. (Smith, Higginson, Duncan), habeas corpus, ineffective assistance of counsel Affirming denial of stay for habeas petitioner to return to state court to exhaust a procedurally defaulted IAC claim, denying additional certificate of appealability on IAC claim, and affirming denial of habeas relief on petitioner’s claim that state trial judge committed … More January 15-17, 2024, opinions