State v. Roedel

¶1 Lawrence Roedel (Roedel) appeals his conviction in the Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County, for deliberate homicide in violation of § 45-5-102(1), MCA. He also appeals the District Court’s decision to admit a tape recording at his sentencing hearing. We affirm.

¶2 We review the following issues on appeal:

¶3 Does Roedel present a record-based claim of ineffective assistance of counsel regarding his counsel’s failure during voir dire to challenge a juror for cause and to move to strike the venire ?

¶4 DidRoedel’s counsel provide ineffective assistance during voir dire by discussing a…