Brudos v. Cupp

In this post-conviction proceeding, petitioner seeks relief from judgments entered on his pleas of guilty to three counts of first degree murder.① He contends that: (1) he was denied effective assistance of counsel; (2) his guilty pleas were not knowingly and understandingly made; and (3) the prosecution failed *279to disclose exculpatory evidence in its possession to him. The post-conviction court denied relief, and petitioner appeals.

Between his arrest in late May of 1969 and his guilty pleas made about a month later, petitioner was represented by two court-appointed attorneys, both experienced…