Benton v. State

Summary

The court dismissed Benton’s appeal from the denial of his habeas petition because the record showed that he could not prevail. His claims challenged the sufficiency of the evidence, trial rulings, and the decision on direct appeal, rather than the trial court’s jurisdiction or the facial validity of the judgment. The court therefore found no cognizable basis for habeas relief and denied as moot his motions for an extension of time and appointment of counsel.