State v. Clark

OPINION

WADE, Judge.

The petitioner, appearing pro se, appeals from the dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief. No evidentiary hearing was provided.

On March 30, 1988, the petitioner, originally convicted of assault with intent to commit rape and sentenced to nine years, filed a post-conviction relief petition in the trial court (his first) alleging as grounds for relief the following:

1. Ineffective assistance by his appellate counsel;

2. Ineffective assistance by his trial counsel;

3. Denial of his right to self-representation;

4. Denial of his right to a jury charge on assault and…