Tyra v. State

I respectfully dissent and would reverse the ruling of the post-conviction court and remand this cause for new trial on the charges of burglary and arson.

Originally, Defendant Gregory Tyra was charged as a co-defendant along with his brother Kenneth Tyra, for the crimes of burglary, arson and theft. However, their trials were severed and Kenneth entered a plea agreement with the State. In part, the agreement provided that Kenneth would plead guilty to burglary and give a statement concerning his knowledge of the charged offenses. In exchange the State agreed to dismiss the counts of arson and…