Haynes v. State

Robert L. Brown, Justice.

Ronnie Haynes appeals from three felony convictions for rape, robbery, and theft and argues that the prosecutor commented on parole in her closing argument during the penalty phase of the trial. He further contends that the circuit court erred in resentencing him on his Rule 37 petition after his prior felonies had been reversed by this court. We hold that no prejudice occurred, and we affirm.

On June 11,1991, an information was filed charging Haynes with rape, aggravated robbery, and theft of property in connection with a May 3, 1991 attack upon the victim in this…