Hoes v. Gwin

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH DIVISION DEVONTA MONTELL HOES PETITIONER V. Civil No. 2:24-cv-02106-TLB-MEF OFFICER MATTHEW GWIN RESPONDENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Before the Court is a Petition Under

28 U.S.C. § 2254

for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in State Custody. (ECF No. 1). The Respondent has not been directed to file a response and none is necessary. The matter is ready for Report and Recommendation. I. BACKGROUND Petitioner, Devonta Montell Hoes (“Hoes”), filed his pro se Petition on August 14, 2024. (ECF No. 1). The…