Writ granted; the ruling of the court of appeal remanding the case for the appointment of counsel and an evidentiary hearing is vacated and the district court's ruling is reinstated. The district court did not abuse its discretion when it denied relief summarily based upon its review of the pleadings. See La.C.Cr.P. art. 929(A) ("If the court determines that the factual and legal issues can be resolved based upon the application and answer, and supporting documents, including...
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