Washington v. Scurr

McGIVERIN, Justice.

George Edward Washington appeals from the district court’s dismissal of his application for postconviction relief under Chapter 663A, The Code 1979. He claims he was denied effective assistance of counsel, due process, and the privilege against self-incrimination in the trial resulting in his 1976 conviction for burglary in violation of sections 708.1, .3, The Code 1975. We affirm.

The jury convicted Washington of burglary and the court sentenced him to not more than twenty years in prison. The facts surrounding the offense are stated in our opinion affirming the conviction…