Zachary v. State

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Appellanh-Petitioner Matthew Zachary (“Zachary”) appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief, which challenged his conviction for Murder. 1 We affirm.

Issue

Zachary presents a single issue for review: whether he was denied the effective assistance of trial and appellate counsel because counsel did not challenge an admonishment and instruction that restricted the jury’s consideration of certain self-defense evidence.

Facts and Procedural History

The relevant facts were recited on direct appeal as follows:

On March 22, 2008, close friends Zachary…