Dukes v. State

Clarence Edward Dukes appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction *105relief. Of the numerous grounds presented in the motion, all but one are clearly -without merit and the circuit court properly denied relief as to those. We remand for further proceedings regarding one claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.

Dukes alleges that his trial attorney “refused” to allow him to take the stand and threatened to walk out if Dukes insisted upon testifying. The circuit court’s order finds that Dukes “could have brought his concerns to the attention of the court.” Although the court’s…