Chapman v. State

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Richard Chapman appeals the dismissal of his motion for post-conviction collateral relief (“PCCR”). The circuit court determined that Chapman’s motion was time-barred under Mississippi Code Annotated section 99-39-5(2) (Supp.2013). In this appeal, Chapman contends that the dismissal was in error. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. In 1981, Chapman was indicted for committing the crimes of rape and armed robbery. He was convicted of rape on January 27, 1982, and he was sentenced to *185life imprisonment. On September 22, 1982, Chapman pled…