Sherwood v. State

GIVAN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a denial of post-conviction relief. In September of 1979, the State of Indiana charged appellant with the offense of the murder of his wife. He was also charged with being an habitual offender. In the early stages of his prose-ecution, appellant requested the court appoint counsel. In response to the request, the court appointed Logansport attorney John O'Neill.

Subsequently, appellant, through his attorney, interposed a defense of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Pursuant to statute, the court appointed two psychiatrists to examine appellant. Their…