State v. Menard
State v. Menard
Opinion of the Court
Wayne Menard moved for post conviction relief on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel. The court dismissed the motion without an evidentiary hearing, and Menard appeals.
The motion is related to the conviction of Menard in a prosecution for assault with intent to commit
Menard’s complaint is that the public defender failed to call an eyewitness and the victim’s physician. The evidence against Menard was overwhelming, and nothing suggests that any such testimony would have affected the result.
Where the files and records in a post conviction proceeding show that the prisoner is entitled to no relief, an evidentiary hearing is not required. See, State v. Virgilito, 187 Neb. 328, 190 N. W. 2d 781 (1971); State v. Fugate, 180 Neb. 701, 144 N. W. 2d 412 (1966). Denial of Menard’s motion was correct.
Affirmed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- State of Nebraska v. Wayne Menard
- Status
- Published