Sims v. Hobbs (Per Curiam)
Annotate this CaseAppellant filed a pro se petition for writ of habeas corpus, contending that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his criminal conviction, the prosecutor committed misconduct at trial, he was denied his right to a fair trial before an impartial judge, and he was denied effective assistance of counsel. The circuit court denied the petition. Appellant lodged an appeal and filed motions for appointment of counsel and for leave to file a belated reply brief. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and declared the motions moot, holding that Appellant failed to state a basis on which the writ could issue, and therefore, the circuit court did not err in denying relief.
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