Dickson v. State

DeBRULER, Justice.

This is an appeal following denial of a petition for post-conviction relief. There are four issues presented for review: (1) whether appellant was denied his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination when he was examined by court appointed physicians without being advised of his right to remain silent; (2) whether appellant voluntarily, intelligently and knowingly waived his right to trial by jury; (3) whether appellant, at trial and on his direct appeal, was denied the effective assistance of counsel; and (4) whether appellant’s post-conviction claims were waived for…