Morgan v. State

Introduction

George W. Morgan (Appellant) appeals from the motion court’s order denying, without an evidentiary hearing, his Motion to Reopen his post-conviction proceedings (Motion to Reopen). We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

In September 1992, after a jury trial, Appellant was convicted of one count of forcible rape and two counts of forcible sodomy. Appellant was sentenced to 3 consecutive 15-year terms of imprisonment. In December 1992, Appellant appealed the conviction and sentence. On April 28, 1993, Appellant filed a pro se Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct the Judgment…