Clawson v. Maass

Petitioner appeals a judgment dismissing his petition for post-conviction relief. In it he alleged that he was denied adequate assistance of trial counsel and of appellate counsel. The relief he sought was a new trial or a new appeal. The post-conviction trial court denied relief on both claims. We conclude that petitioner was denied adequate assistance of appellate counsel and reverse the denial of that claim for relief.

In 1966, petitioner was convicted of robbery. He was represented by appointed counsel during trial. He appealed, and different counsel was appointed to represent him on the…