Thomas v. State

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Mark Thomas was convicted following a jury trial of Rape, as a Class A felony, Robbery, as a Class B felony, and Criminal Confinement, as a Class B felony. On direct appeal, this court affirmed his convictions. See Thomas v. State, No. 49A02-9710-CR-662, 700 N.E.2d 513 (Ind.Ct. App. Aug.13, 1998) (“Thomas I”). Thomas subsequently petitioned for post-conviction relief, which the court denied. He now appeals,1 presenting the following consolidated issues for our review:

1. Whether he was denied the effective assistance of trial counsel.

2. Whether he was…