Rich v. State

Meldon Rich appeals the denial of a petition styled “Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.” We affirm.

Rich is serving two concurrent terms of life imprisonment following his conviction for first degree felony murder and sexual battery with physical force. His conviction and sentence were affirmed by this court. Rich v. State, 791 So.2d 465 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001).

Rich filed an emergency petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the circuit court of Escambia County on September 22, 2008.1 A petition for a writ of habeas corpus generally may not be used to collaterally attack a conviction or…