Supreme Court of Arkansas

Thornton v. State

March 13, 20142014 Ark. 113

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Thornton’s postconviction petition without an evidentiary hearing. It held that his ineffective-assistance allegations were conclusory and unsupported by facts showing deficient performance or prejudice, and that the trial court properly denied a hearing because the petition and record established that he was not entitled to relief.