Douglas David True, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of True's Rule 37.1 petition, concluding that he failed to show either deficient performance or prejudice from counsel's investigation, mental-health inquiries, or advice concerning the possibility of a death sentence. The court held that the evidence supported counsel's investigation and advice, and that True did not establish a reasonable probability that he would have rejected the plea and gone to trial. No separate opinions were filed.