Supreme Court of Arkansas

Paul Woodson, Appellant v. Ray Hobbs

July 23, 20152015 Ark. LEXIS 525

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Woodson's habeas petition because his allegations did not establish that the judgment was facially invalid, that the trial court lacked jurisdiction, or probable cause that he was illegally detained. The asserted parole-eligibility, plea, sentencing, and counsel claims were matters for trial, direct appeal, or postconviction relief rather than habeas review. The court also declined to consider a judgment attached only to Woodson's appellate addendum because it was outside the record.