Queen v. State

PERRY, Judge.

Timothy Leonard Queen appeals from the district court’s order dismissing his application for post-conviction relief after an evidentiary hearing. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURE

Queen purchased a diamond from a lady who worked for a diamond wholesaler, but who also occasionally worked as an independent contractor, buying diamonds from her employer and selling them. At the time Queen purchased the diamond from the victim, she was acting in her capacity as an independent contractor. Queen paid $3,945 for the diamond with a check written on a closed…