Opinion ID: 1670877
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Failure to Allow Reeder to Give His Version of Events

Text: ¶ 37. Finally, Reeder alleges he was denied effective assistance of counsel because his attorney did not allow him to give his version of events. The record reveals that Reeder did indeed tell the trial judge his account of the events of November 24, 1995, the day of the armed robbery and kidnapping. Additionally, Reeder's attorney was obviously quite familiar with the facts of the case, as he recounted them in some detail in speaking on behalf of his client. ¶ 38. Reeder's petition lacked merit and failed to allege any claims warranting indepth analysis. Furthermore, he did not raise any material issues for which the trial court needed to rule. Therefore, the summary dismissal of Reeder's claim was wholly justified and, as such, was not an abuse of discretion.