Bieghler v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Marvin Bieghler appeals the denial of post-conviction relief concerning his 1983 conviction and death sentence for the murders of Tommy Miller and his pregnant wife, Kimberly. Bieghler raised eighteen claims in his direct appeal, and this Court affirmed in all respects. Bieghler v. State, 481 N.E.2d 78 (Ind.1985). On post-conviction, Bieghler raises a collection of claims under the rubric of seven arguments:

I. Ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in his direct appeal;

II. Ineffective assistance of counsel at trial;

III. Improper instruction on accomplice testimony;

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