Ratliff v. Kelley

The Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court’s denial of Appellant’s pro se petition for writ of habeas corpus, holding that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in finding that Appellant stated insufficient grounds for the writ.In his writ, Appellant alleged that there was insufficient evidence to support the enhancements to the sentences for prior convictions noted on the judgment of conviction and that he was not competent when the crimes were committed or to stand trial. The circuit court found that Appellant’s petition failed to set forth a basis for the writ. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding (1) the circuit court’s application of Philyaw v. Kelley, 477 S.W.3d 503 (Ark. 2015), was not in error; and (2) the trial court did not abuse its discretion in finding that the grounds in Appellant’s petition did not support the writ. View "Ratliff v. Kelley" on Justia Law