Supreme Court of Arkansas

David Lee Allen, Appellant v. Wendy Kelley

February 18, 20162016 Ark. LEXIS 61

Summary

The court dismissed Allen's appeal from the denial of habeas relief because his claims did not challenge the facial validity of his judgment or the trial court's jurisdiction, and he therefore could not prevail. The court held that his ineffective-assistance, sentencing-age, and jury-selection arguments were not cognizable in a habeas proceeding. His motion to file a belated brief was moot.