LaChappelle v. State

OPINION

This matter came before this Court pursuant to an order requiring the applicant, Dennis W. LaChappelle, to appear and show cause why his appeal should not be summarily denied and dismissed. In this case the applicant appeals pro se from the denial of his application for postconviction relief filed pursuant to G.L.1956 chapter 9.1 of title 10. The applicant claims that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. After hearing arguments and reviewing memoranda submitted, the Court concludes that the applicant has failed to show cause.

The relevant facts show that on November 5, 1984,…