Freeman v. State

Mark Freeman appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief.

The procedural history of Freeman’s motion is rather convoluted. Initially Freeman alleged four separate instances of what he considered ineffective assistance of counsel. Before the trial court could decide that motion on its merits, a supplement raising one additional issue was filed. The order denying Freeman’s motion did not address this extra issue, a fact pointed out by Freeman on rehearing. Ordered to respond, the state instead moved to strike the supplement as improperly sworn. The motion to strike was…