Matkins v. State

Randy Lee Matkins appeals from the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. In his petition, the appellant states that he was illegally sentenced as a habitual offender because, he argues, his prior convictions that were used to enhance his sentence were invalid convictions. This matter should have been considered as a petition for post-conviction relief under Rule 32, A.R.Crim.P., and the cause should have been transferred to the court of original conviction. See Rule 32.1(a), 32.4, 32.5, 32.6, A.R.Crim.P. See also Graham v. State, [Ms. 91-125, March 13, 1992], ___ So.2d ___…