Sellner v. State

¶1 Gordon Sellner (Sellner) appeals from the order filed on September 5, 2002, in the Twentieth Judicial District Court, Lake *312County, denying his petition for postconviction relief. We affirm the District Court’s order.

¶2 The following issues are presented on appeal:

¶3 1. Was the appellant’s amended petition for postconviction relief barred by the one-year statute of limitations?

¶4 2. Did the appellant’s trial counsel render ineffective assistance of counsel?

a. Did the appellant’s trial counsel render deficient performance by failing to investigate and present a case for justifiable use of…