Joseph Adkins, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court denied Adkins's motion to file a belated reply brief because he failed to show good cause for missing the filing deadline. It affirmed the denial of his postconviction petition, holding that claims not raised below were not reviewable, the circuit court's findings were adequate without a hearing, and Adkins failed to establish the required prejudice for his ineffective-assistance claims. The court also declined to address his request for appointed counsel because the issue was not properly presented and collateral proceedings do not require counsel in every case.