Dawson v. State

OPINION

SHARPNACK, Judge.

Perey Dawson appeals the post-convietion court's denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. Dawson raises three issues, which we restate as:

I. Whether Dawson's claim that the trial court incorrectly instructed the jury on the elements of attempted murder is waived;

II. Whether Dawson's claim that his trial counsel was ineffective is barred by res judicata;

III. Whether Dawson was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel.

We affirm.

The relevant facts follow. Dawson and Pauline Garland were living together, but in April 1995, Dawson moved out. Garland…