Opinion ID: 1869128
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: D.P.'s Affidavit

Text: The sixth claim Hurd brought in his second postconviction petition argued that the affidavit of D.P., who would testify on behalf of Hurd, casts doubt on the truthfulness of Billie Ann's trial testimony, warranting a new trial. Hurd does not argue the merits of this claim in his appeal to this court. In general, issues not raised in the parties' briefs are waived. Melina v. Chaplin, 327 N.W.2d 19, 20 (Minn.1982); State Dep't of Labor Indus. v. Wintz Parcel Drivers, Inc., 558 N.W.2d 480, 480 (Minn.1997) (declining to address an issue not adequately briefed). We therefore do not reach this issue. Even if we did reach this issue, D.P.'s affidavit is simply impeaching evidence and therefore would not warrant a new trial. See Rainer v. State, 566 N.W.2d 692, 695 (Minn.1997). Because, as set forth above, there is no merit to the first six claims in Hurd's second postconviction petition, we hold that the postconviction court did not err in denying Hurd's petition as to these six meritless claims.