Melton v. State

BURDICK, Justice.

Raymond J. Melton appeals from the order of the district court summarily dismissing his successive petition for post-conviction relief. Melton contends that the district court erred in failing to grant, or even rule upon, his motion for appointment of counsel, and that the court erred in summarily dismissing his successive petition. He argues that these errors necessitate a remand of his case to the district court for appointment of counsel and an evidentiary hearing on his claims. We affirm.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Melton appeals from the district court’s summary…