Darrell Dennis v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Dennis's Rule 37.1 petition, holding that his ineffective-assistance claims either lacked factual support, failed to establish prejudice, concerned matters not cognizable in postconviction proceedings, or challenged trial strategy and evidentiary sufficiency. The court also held that the record conclusively showed Dennis was not entitled to relief, so no evidentiary hearing was required. His motion to stay the appeal was therefore moot.