Legal Opinion
Watkins v. Class
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided June 25, 1997No. NonePublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Chief Justice.
[¶ 1] Chip A. Watkins appeals the denial of his application for a writ of habeas corpus. We affirm.
FACTS
[¶ 2] As a result of a criminal escapade in Clay County, South Dakota, in 1984, Watkins was charged with three counts of first-degree robbery (SDCL 22-30-1); one count each of first-degree burglary (SDCL 22-32-1); possession of a controlled weapon (SDCL 22-14-6); commission of a felony while armed with a short shotgun (SDCL 22-14-12); and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (SDCL 22-14-5). Pursuant to a plea agreement, Watkins pleaded guilty to one count each…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Lynce v. MathisSupreme Court of the United States · 1997
- Sommervold v. GrevlosSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1994
- Loop v. ClassSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
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3Cited by7 opinions
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