Michael Eugene Rea, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court dismissed Rea’s appeal from the denial of postconviction relief because the record showed that none of his ineffective-assistance claims could succeed. Counsel was not ineffective for failing to pursue meritless suppression or double-jeopardy arguments, and Rea failed to substantiate his claim that appellate counsel omitted a meritorious issue. The court also denied his request for certified records at public expense for failure to show a compelling need.