Bivins v. State

SULLIVAN, Justice.

Gerald W. Bivins seeks post-conviction relief from his convictions for murder and sentence of death arguing, inter alia, that his trial counsel did not adequately investigate and present evidence in mitigation of a death sentence. We affirm the post-conviction court’s decision to deny post-conviction relief, including its determination that trial counsel did not render deficient performance in investigating and presenting evidence of mitigating circumstances.

Discussion

Gerald W. Bivins was convicted of murder, robbery, confinement, auto theft, and theft in connection with the…