Ivor Gordon v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Gordon’s Rule 37.1 petition without an evidentiary hearing. It held that his ineffective-assistance claims failed because the record refuted his Miranda-related contention, several allegations were conclusory or improperly expanded on appeal, and he failed to demonstrate deficient performance and resulting prejudice. The court also held that the petition and record conclusively showed that he was not entitled to relief.