Hedin v. Cupp

In this post-conviction proceeding the issue is whether in the proceedings resulting in petitioner’s conviction there was a substantial denial of his constitutional rights so as to render his conviction void. 1 We hold there was no denial of his constitutional rights.

Petitioner was arrested and charged with robbery in the first degree, being an ex-convict in possession of a firearm and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. His appointed counsel filed a motion to suppress certain evidence, and that motion was denied. Plea negotiations ensued and resulted in an agreement that petitioner would…