Steen v. State

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Randal R. Steen appeals from an order denying his second application for post-conviction relief under N.D.C.C. ch. 29-32.1. We affirm, concluding Steen’s claims for post-conviction relief are barred by res judicata and misuse of process, Steen failed to establish a factual basis for his claim for ineffective assistance of post-conviction counsel, and the district court properly refused to enjoin the State from certain prison disciplinary procedures.

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[¶ 2] The underlying factual basis for this appeal is set forth in State v. Steen, 2004 ND 228, 690 N.W.2d 239 (“Steen…