Michael Edward Hansler, Appellant v. State of Arkansas, Appellee

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Hansler's Rule 37.1 petition because his ineffective-assistance allegations were conclusory and lacked facts showing that counsel's conduct affected his decision to enter the nolo contendere plea. The court also held that the trial court properly denied relief without an evidentiary hearing because the petition and record conclusively showed that the claims lacked merit. Hansler's motion for a default judgment and appointment of counsel was moot.