Supreme Court of Arkansas

Garcia v. State

November 17, 20162016 Ark. 402

Summary

The court dismissed Garcia’s appeal from the denial of Rule 37.1 postconviction relief because the record showed that he could not prevail. His ineffective-assistance claim failed for lack of prejudice, his remaining claims were conclusory and generally noncognizable, and his petition also failed the rule’s mandatory verification requirement. The pending motions seeking additional time and permission to file a belated brief were therefore moot.