Bryant v. State

John Bryant appeals from an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. We reverse.

He alleges that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in that counsel:

1) forced him to testify at trial;

2) never investigated his alibi witness;

3) failed to object to the fact that no black juror was seated on the jury; and

4) did not object to lack of notice by the state of its intention to treat him as a habitual offender.

The trial court set forth its reasons for denying relief, but failed to attach portions of the record that refute appellant’s allegations.

Accordingly, we reverse the trial…