VAN METER v. HEATH

No. 79S00-9207-CR-530.

602 N.E.2d 143 (1992)

Michael P. VAN METER, Appellant (Petitioner below), v. David HEATH, Sheriff, Appellee (Respondent below).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

November 10, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas O'Brien, Lafayette, for appellant.

Linley E. Pearson, Cynthia L. Ploughe, Indianapolis, for appellee.


SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Appellant Michael Van Meter was charged with burglary and attempted theft in the Tippecanoe Superior Court. His lawyer informs us that he was convicted. His appeal is now pending before the Indiana Court of Appeals. Van Meter v. State, No. 79A05-9207-CR-234.

In the meantime, Van Meter filed a petition for habeas corpus in the Tippecanoe Superior Court. He alleged errors in the conduct of his initial hearing, particularly the...

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