Tyra v. State

BARTEAU, Judge.

Appellant Gregory Tyra's petition for post-conviction relief was denied following an evidentiary hearing. His convictions for arson, burglary and theft were upheld on direct appeal in Tyra v. State (1987), Ind., 506 N.E.2d 1100. The sole issue raised is whether Tyra received effective assistance of trial and appellate counsel. We find that he did and affirm.

FACTS

The home of Oliver and Virginia Foxwor-thy caught fire in the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Upon investigation, it became apparent that the house had been ransacked prior to the fire and that the fire resulted…