Button v. State

Richard Button appeals an order summarily denying his motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Appellant Button was indicted for first degree murder and robbery with a deadly weapon, alleged to have occurred in February 1997. The victim was found dead in Button’s apartment, having been beaten to death. On November 8, 2000, after a jury trial, Button was convicted of both charges. The trial court sentenced Button to life imprisonment on both counts. This court per curiam affirmed Button’s judgment and sentence on appeal without opinion. Button v.…