The following excerpt is from Silverstein v. Henderson, 706 F.2d 361 (2nd Cir. 1983):
13 Even if Wainwright v. Sykes were applicable, we believe that petitioner would be entitled to a hearing as to the "cause" for his failure to raise the issue of competence on direct appeal. See supra note 3.
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