Smith v. Hobbs

Filing 13

JUDGMENT: In accordance with the Court's 12 Order entered in this matter on this date, the Court dismisses Petitioner David C. Smith's petition for writ of habeas corpus, denies the relief requested, and denies a certificate of appealability. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 05/14/2014. (rhm)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
DAVID C. SMITH
v.

PETITIONER
Case No. 5:14-cv-371 KGB-BD

RAY HOBBS,
Director, Arkansas
Department of Correction

RESPONDENT
ORDER

In accordance with the Court’s Order entered in this matter on this date, the Court
dismisses Petitioner David C. Smith’s petition for writ of habeas corpus and denies the relief
requested (Dkt. No. 2). The Court dismisses with prejudice Mr. Smith’s ineffective assistance of
counsel claim and dismisses without prejudice Mr. Smith’s claim that the state trial court erred
by not following the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure. A certificate of appealability is
denied.
SO ORDERED this 14th day of May, 2015.

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Kristine G. Baker
United States District Judge