Manning v. State

LAVORATO, Chief Justice.

In this postconviction proceeding, Leigh-ton Manning appeals from a district court judgment dismissing his application for postconviction relief. His sole challenge is that the district court should not have summarily dismissed his application without affording him an evidentiary hearing. Under the circumstances here, we agree. We therefore vacate the decision of the court of appeals, reverse the judgment of the district court, and remand the case.

I. Criminal Proceedings.

In May 1997, the State charged Manning with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with…