Opinion ID: 852807
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Text: A decade ago, petitioner Lawrence Thomas was convicted of Murder. He appealed that conviction but the Court of Appeals affirmed in an unpublished opinion. Thomas v. State, 659 N.E.2d 266 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (mem.). Utilizing the post-conviction relief rules adopted by this Court that permit persons to challenge their convictions and sentences even after they have been affirmed on appeal, Thomas sought to have his conviction set aside. The post-conviction court denied his request; its decision was reversed by the Court of Appeals. Thomas v. State, 803 N.E.2d 1218 (Ind.Ct.App.2004). We granted the State's petition to transfer, Thomas v. State, 812 N.E.2d 806, (Ind.2004) (mem.), and now affirm the decision of the post-conviction court.