Grimes v. Palmateer

BYERS, S. J.

Petitioner appeals from a judgment denying his petition for post-conviction relief. His petition alleges inadequate assistance of both trial and appellate counsel because they failed to contest the imposition of consecutive sentences. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

In 1996, petitioner pled guilty to 13 of 42 counts of burglary in the first degree and was sentenced to five years’ probation on the condition that 13 months (30 days for each count) be served in jail. While in jail, petitioner was found with a sharpened toothbrush and charged with supplying contraband, a…