Miller v. Leapley

MILLER, Chief Justice.

Todd Miller appeals, from a judgment denying habeas corpus relief. We affirm.

FACTS

On June 9, 1986, Miller was convicted of murder, kidnapping, and possession of ransom money. His conviction was affirmed by this court in State v. Miller, 429 N.W.2d 26 (S.D.1988) (Miller I).

Later, Miller filed a pro se application for a writ of habeas corpus in the circuit court. In his writ he challenged his conviction claiming denial of the effective assistance of counsel guaranteed to him under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article VI, § 7 of the South Dakota…