Was Mr. Pedrin prejudiced by both the individual and cumulative impact of 1.) multiple deficiencies or errors by counsel during the pretrial, plea, trial, sentencing and direct appeal process?

2.) Did Mr. Pedrin receive careful consideration and plenary processing of his claims, including a full opportunity for presentation of the relevant facts as required by this Court's decisions in Blackledge v. Allison and progeny?

3.) Should the Court of Appeals have provided some kind of statement of reasons or a reviewable record as to why it denied the Certificate of Appealability?

Was Mr. Pedrin prejudiced by counsel's deficiencies?