Legal Opinion
Edmond Denton Reeves v. State of Mississippi
Court of Appeals of Mississippi
Decided March 27, 2018No. 2016–CP–01785–COAPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GRIFFIS, P.J., FOR THE COURT:
¶ 1. Edmond Denton Reeves appeals the dismissal of his motion for post-conviction collateral relief (PCCR). We find no error and affirm.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
¶ 2. Reeves was indicted on the charges of murder, first-degree arson, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. The circuit court ordered a mental evaluation to determine Reeves's sanity and competency to stand trial. Dr. W. Criss Lott evaluated Reeves on May 14, 2013, and subsequently issued a report.
¶ 3. Regarding competency, Dr. Lott opined, "Reeves has sufficient present ability to consult…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Strickland v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
- Collins v. YoungbloodSupreme Court of the United States · 1990
- Jefferson v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 1989
- Liddell v. StateMississippi Supreme Court · 2009
- Ross v. EppsCourt of Appeals of Mississippi · 2006
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3Cited by3 opinions
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