Hines v. State

I dissent from the opinion reversing the judgment of the circuit court and remanding this cause for an evidentiary hearing on the petition for writ of error eoram nobis.

Hines’ conviction for the possession of burglar’s tools (Alabama Code 1975, § 13A-7-8) was affirmed by this Court *51without published opinion. Hines v. State, 453 So.2d 7 (Ala.Cr.App.1984).

In his petition, Hines argues that he was denied a speedy trial and that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel at trial. His dissatisfaction with his appellate counsel is asserted for the first time in his reply brief filed before…