Walters v. State

OPINION

Wayne Edward Walters was convicted of second degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The life sentence was enhanced by imposition of a second, consecutive life sentence for use of a deadly weapon.

Following the dismissal by this court of Walters’ direct appeal, Walters petitioned the district court for post-conviction relief in which he alleged numerous errors. An evidentiary hearing was held, following which the district court denied Walters’ petition. On appeal, Walters raises numerous issues, two of which have…