Hicks v. Duckworth

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

ALLEN SHARP, Chief Judge.

I

On December 16, 1987, the petitioner, William Hicks, appearing pro se, filed a petition seeking relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The state court record was filed on February 23,1988, pursuant to the mandates of Townsend v. Sain, 372 U.S. 293, 83 S.Ct. 745, 9 L.Ed.2d 770 (1963). The return filed on February 23, 1988, demonstrates the necessary compliance with Lewis v. Faulkner, 689 F.2d 100 (7th Cir.1982). On May 25, 1988, Margaret Paris was appointed counsel.

II

FACTS

The facts of this case are clearly stated by then Chief Justice Givan in State v.…