Timothy Justin Joyner v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The Supreme Court of Arkansas affirmed the denial of Joyner's Rule 37 petition, rejecting all five claims of ineffective assistance, cumulative error, and improper exclusion of expert testimony. The court held that counsel was not deficient regarding the DNA testimony or plea discussions, that Joyner failed to establish admissible alternative-source evidence or resulting prejudice, that cumulative ineffective-assistance claims are not recognized, and that the circuit court acted within its discretion in excluding the expert. No separate opinions were filed.