State v. Prtine

OPINION

PAGE, Justice.

Appellant Andy William Prtine was convicted of first-degree felony murder for the stabbing death of Brent Ward. In this direct appeal, Prtine argues, in part, that he was denied effective assistance of counsel because his attorney conceded in his closing argument without Prtine’s consent that Prtine intended to kill Ward. State v. Prtine, 784 N.W.2d 303, 317-18 (Minn.2010).1 We held that Prtine’s counsel conceded guilt with respect to the element of intent to kill during closing argument. Id. *596at 318. We retained jurisdiction over the appeal and remanded to the district…