Stephens v. State

This is an appeal from the denial of a petition for writ of error coram nobis. The petitioner argues that he was entitled to a hearing since the petition was meritorious on its face.Ellison v. State, 406 So.2d 439 (Ala.Cr.App. 1981).

In denying the petition the circuit court issued a memorandum opinion:

"This matter is presented to the Court upon the Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis heretofore filed, and upon consideration of same, the Court is of the opinion that said Petition should be denied.

"The Petitioner alleges ineffective assistance of counsel on the following grounds: (1) his…