Chyatte v. State

¶1 Douglas Joseph Chyatte (Chyatte) appeals from the denial of his petition for postconviction relief by the Fourth Judicial District Court, Missoula County. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings,

¶2 We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Did the District Court err by holding that Chyatte’s trial-related claims were procedurally barred?

2. Did the District Court err by denying Chyatte’s ineffective assistance of counsel claims ?

¶3 Chyatte also raises procedural issues that are subsumed within the resolution of the above-stated issues.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL…