Allen v. State

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Michael A. Allen appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief. Allen raises three issues for our review. To dispose of Allen’s appeal, we need address only one of those issues: whether the post-conviction court erred when it disposed of Allen’s petition based upon the pleadings. However, as the issue may recur on remand, we address Allen’s second issue: whether the post-conviction court abused its discretion when it denied Allen’s requests to subpoena witnesses. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 17, 1997,…