Jensen v. State

LEVINE, Justice.

Herbert 0. Jensen has petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus, alleging that his murder convictions are void due to defects in the proceedings leading to the convictions. Although we conclude that exercise of this Court’s original jurisdiction is appropriate, we further conclude that Jensen has failed to establish any error which would invalidate his convictions and render his detention unlawful.

Jensen’s original convictions on two counts of second degree murder were reversed in State v. Jensen, 251 N.W.2d 182 (N.D.1977). Jensen was retried and again convicted on both counts.…