Thompson v. State

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Beier, J.:

Marc Thompson appeals the denial in part and dismissal in part of his K.S.A. 60-1507 motion.

Thompson argues that tire court should have permitted him to ■pursue an amended claim that his counsel on direct appeal was ineffective. He also argues that his trial counsel provided constitutionally deficient representation by failing to request an independent psychological evaluation of the victim, stipulating to admission of the victim’s videotaped interview, waiving his right to confrontation by failing to put the victim on the witness stand, and…