Lucas v. State

GIVAN, Justice.

A jury trial resulted in the conviction of appellant of First Degree Murder and Kidnapping. He received a sentence of life imprisonment on both counts. That convietion was affirmed by this Court. Lucas v. State (1980), 274 Ind. 685, 418 N.E.2d 578.

In September of 1983, appellant filed a petition for post-conviction relief. This is an appeal from the denial of that petition.

The facts are: The original prosecution in this case was commenced in Hancock County. However, it was venued to Hamilton County where the Honorable V. Sue Shields - assumed jurisdiction. - Judge Shields…