His direct appeal was refused on November 20, 1996. Counsel were appointed for purposes of post conviction habeas corpus proceedings. A hearing was held on September 27, 1999. Townson then filed pro se a notice of intent to appeal and a motion for counsel. Townson seeks an extension of time, counsel and transcripts.
Petition arises out of lower court order refusing to modify agreed to alimony.
Weekley pled guilty to first degree felony murder in 1993. She was sentenced by Judge Madden to life with the recommendation of mercy in 1993. At the trial stage Weekley was represented by Gary Rymer. In her habeas Weekley argued that she did not have the results of an examination by Dr. Herbert I. Levit a clinical and forensic psychologist who opined that Weekley may not have been competent of formulating an intent to commit a criminal act. Judge Madden denied the habeas petition.