Ronald E. Robinson, Appellant. v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of postconviction relief, holding that the record conclusively showed that Robinson was not entitled to relief and that an evidentiary hearing was unnecessary. Applying the clearly erroneous standard and the two-part ineffective-assistance framework, the court held that none of Robinson’s six asserted deficiencies established deficient performance and prejudice. The court also determined that the trial court’s adoption of the State’s reasoning was adequate because the record showed the claims were without merit.