Burnside v. State

OPINION

SHARPNACK, Judge.

Curtis Burnside appeals the post-convietion court's denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. Burnside raises two issues, which we consolidate and restate as whether he was denied the effective assistance of trial and appellate counsel. We reverse and remand.

The relevant facts follow. In the early morning of July 17, 2000, Burnside's sister, Quiyana Burnside ("Quiyana"), and Ernest Williams were riding around in Quiyana's car. Burnside v. State, No. 71A04-0104-CR-152, slip op. at 2, 762 N.E.2d 792 (Ind.Ct.App. Jan.9, 2002), trans. demied. During this car ride,…