HARRISON v. STATE

No. 65S00-9605-PD-318

707 N.E.2d 767 (1999)

James P. HARRISON, Appellant (Petitioner below ), v. STATE of Indiana, Appellee (Respondent below ).

Supreme Court of Indiana.

Rehearing Denied May 18, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Susan K. Carpenter, Public Defender of Indiana, Thomas C. Hinesley, Joanna Green, Deputy Public Defender, Robert E. Lancaster, Special Assistant to the State Public Defender, Indianapolis, Indiana, attorneys for appellant.

Jeffrey A. Modisett, Attorney General of Indiana, Priscilla J. Fossum, Deputy Attorney General, Indianapolis, Indiana, attorneys for appellee.


BOEHM, Justice.

James P. Harrison was convicted of two counts of murder and one count of arson, as well as being an habitual offender. He was sentenced to death on both murder counts. He appeals the denial of his petition for postconviction relief, primarily challenging the effectiveness of his trial and appellate counsel. He also contends that he was denied his constitutional right to be present during the penalty phase...

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