Reed v. State

On review of the record in this case, it appearing that the “Findings and Judgment” filed by Williamson, C. J., (now retired), acting in the Superior Court, fully and accurately state the facts and apply the controlling principles of law, we adopt the same as the opinion of this Court.

“This cause came on for hearing on petition as amended for writ of post-conviction habeas corpus, answer, proof, and was argued by counsel. 14 M.R.S.A. § 5502 et seq. The petitioner was represented by court-appointed counsel.

“The petitioner is serving a life sentence at the State Prison for murder. He was…