Smeeton v. State

PARRISH, Judge.

Charles Smeeton appeals from an order of the trial court that granted a motion to dismiss filed by the state. The motion to dismiss was directed to a pleading denominated “Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis.” This court affirms.

Following the filing of appellant’s petition, the trial court appointed counsel to represent appellant. The appointment of counsel was on the premise that the petition was in the nature of “an application for post conviction relief under Rule 24.-035,” and that appellant was indigent. A docket entry was made to that effect. After appointing the…