POSTCONVICTION: Claim of ineffective assistance by failing to demand jury for PFMA defendant properly denied… Fagg affirmed (IOR I-3(d)). [Read more…]
Arson, vehicle value/damage, ineffective assistance
ARSON/INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE: $1,000 threshold for property crimes not applicable to vehicles, arson properly charged in burning of $500 car… counsel not ineffective in not challenging [Read more…]
Plea withdrawal, untimely fine challenge
PLEA WITHDRAWAL as to fine properly denied after being raised a year after sentencing hearing when DOC garnished gift to pay part of fine, Defendant voluntarily pled guilty in agreement which was silent as to fine… Todd affirmed. [Read more…]
Procedure/Brady/PFMA, appeal from JP court
PROCEDURE/BRADY/PFMA: Brady claims could have been reviewed in appeal from Justice Court PFMA trial despite lack of objection, but de novo review by Supreme Court finds no Brady violation… PFMA conviction affirmed… Watters affirmed (other grounds). [Read more…]