Wardlow v. State

Vince E. Wardlow filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging his second-degree murder conviction. For the reasons explained below, we grant his petition, reverse his judgment and sentence, and remand for a new trial.

On June 21, 2007, a jury found Mr. Wardlow guilty of second-degree murder. Mr. Wardlow appealed his judgment and sentence, filing his initial brief on September 5, 2008, and his amended initial brief on October 20, 2008. The State filed its answer brief on January 12, 2009. This court affirmed his judgment and sentence without written opinion on May 6, 2009. Wardlow v.…