Michael Wayne Smith, Appellant v. State of Arkansas Appellee

Summary

The court dismissed Smith’s appeal from the denial of his postconviction petition because the record showed that he could not prevail. It held that Smith failed to plead or prove facts showing that counsel’s performance rendered his guilty plea unintelligent or involuntary, including in connection with sentencing consequences, competency, investigation, consultation, or the aggravated-robbery charge. His pending petition for certiorari, request for additional time, and motion to file a belated brief were therefore moot.