Smoot v. State

TYSON, Judge.

Charles Smoot appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief, pursuant to Rule 20, A.R.Crim.P. (Temp.), as amended April 1, 1987. This petition was denied, following the appointment of counsel and a full evidentiary hearing being held on the merits of the petitioner’s allegations. This hearing was in conformity with the rules of procedure as above noted.

Briefs have now been filed on the allegations raised by appellate counsel.

In reviewing this record, we find that the trial court failed to make specific findings on the merits of the allegations raised at the…