Scott v. State

CHANDLER, J., for the Court.

¶ 1. Robert Earl Scott appeals from the alleged denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus in the Coahoma County Circuit Court. Aggrieved, Scott argues that his plea of guilt was not given voluntarily, knowingly or understandingly. Finding that we do not have jurisdiction to hear this issue, the appeal is dismissed.

FACTS

¶ 2. Robert Scott was indicted by the Coahoma County grand jury on two counts for the sale of cocaine. Scott pleaded not guilty and the case went to trial. During the trial, before the jury began its deliberations, Scott approached the judge…