Fritz v. State

There are two questions presented on this appeal:

1. Is coram nobis the proper remedy to upset a first-degree murder conviction under the vicarious-liability statute on the ground that after time for appeal had expired, the sole accomplice was found not guilty because of insanity?

2. Did the trial court err in refusing to appoint counsel to pursue a writ of coram nobis?

Coram nobis is a statutory remedy 1 directed at the trial court. The type of error that may be reached by coram nobis was comprehensively considered in Houston v. State 2 wherein it was stated:

“An error to constitute a ground for…