State v. Schaff

¶1 Richard D. Schaff appeals from an order denying his petition for postconviction relief issued by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

BACKGROUND

¶2 On July 29, 1996, Richard D. Schaff was charged by amended information with attempted deliberate homicide, aggravated kidnaping, two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, one count of sexual assault, and witness tampering. Pursuant to a plea bargain he pled guilty to two of the charges, attempted deliberate homicide and…