Gray v. State

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

Kunta K. Gray appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. Under the circumstances presented, we reverse the denial of Gray's petition for post-conviction relief and remand this case for a new trial.

Issue

Gray raises three arguments, all of which involve the trial court's denial of the defense's motion to sever/bifurcate 1 a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon ("SVF") from the charges of murder, attempted murder, and robbery. Regarding this central issue, Gray asserts ineffective assistance of both appellate…