State v. Avery

Andre L. Avery appeals from the judgment of conviction, following a jury trial, for one count of first-degree intentional homicide while possessing a dangerous weapon, and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety while possessing a dangerous weapon, all as party to a crime. He also appeals from the trial court order denying his motion for postconviction relief. Avery argues that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the procedure that allowed his case to be tried together with that of his brother, codefendant Leonard Avery, before two juries simultaneously.…