Buchanan v. Hobbs

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Buchanan’s second habeas petition because the materials he submitted did not establish probable cause that he was illegally detained or show that a plea offer had been withheld. The record instead indicated that counsel discussed a possible manslaughter plea with Buchanan, who rejected it. The court also held that no evidentiary hearing was required because Buchanan failed to provide affidavit or other evidence establishing probable cause.