Dawson v. State

OPINION

Appellant Henry Daniel Dawson (“Dawson”) was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. We affirmed the conviction and remanded for a new penalty determination. See Dawson v. State, 103 Nev. 76, 734 P.2d 221 (1987). After his second penalty hearing, Dawson was sentenced to death, and we affirmed the sentence. See Dawson v. State, Docket No. 18558, Order Dismissing Appeal, October 21, 1988. Dawson filed a proper person petition for post-conviction relief, alleging that he had received ineffective assistance of counsel and requesting the appointment of counsel. The district…