Herman v. State

PIVARNIK, Justice.

Appellant Herman was charged with two counts of first degree murder in Elkhart Superior Court. On December 5, 1974, he entered pleas of guilty to two counts of second degree murder. On January 16, 1975, he was sentenced to two life terms. These convictions were never appealed. On September 22, 1975, appellant filed his pro se petition for post-conviction relief. The State Public Defender entered her appearance and filed a motion to amend the petition which was granted. Hearings on this petition were held on March 4, 1977, and again on April 1, 1977. After the parties filed…