MELTON v. STATE

No. 35855.

223 P.3d 281 (2009)

Raymond J. MELTON, Petitioner-Appellant, v. STATE OF IDAHO, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Idaho, Boise, November 2009 Term.

December 9, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Molly Huskey, State Appellate Public Defender, Boise, for appellant. Eric R. Lehtinen, Deputy State Appellate Public Defender argued.

Hon. Lawrence G. Wasden, Idaho Attorney General, Boise, for respondent. Kenneth K. Jorgensen, Deputy Attorney General argued.


BURDICK, Justice.

Raymond J. Melton appeals from the order of the district court summarily dismissing his successive petition for post-conviction relief. Melton contends that the district court erred in failing to grant, or even rule upon, his motion for appointment of counsel, and that the court erred in summarily dismissing his successive petition. He argues that these errors necessitate a remand of his case to the district court for appointment of counsel and an...

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