Garasha v. State

OPINION

LANSING, Judge.

Gary Garasha appeals the trial court’s summary dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

On June 9, 1982, Gary Garasha was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder in the death of an acquaintance named Dennis Breen. Garasha testified that he killed Breen in self-defense. Two privately retained attorneys represented him during the two-week trial.

The testimony consistent with the verdict shows that Garasha and the victim, Dennis Breen, had a dispute about whether to present a joint defense in their…