Allen v. Friel

NEHRING, Justice:

INTRODUCTION

{1 In 2000, Paul Allen was convicted of hiring an accomplice to kill his wife. Following an unsuccessful appeal, Mr. Allen petitioned for post-conviction relief. After his petition was denied by the district court, both on the merits and procedurally, Mr. Allen again appealed to this court. We affirm the ruling of the district court dismissing Mr. Allen's petition for post-conviction relief.

BACKGROUND

2 Following a trial for paying to have his wife killed, Mr. Allen was convicted of aggravated murder and was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Mr.…