Wendell Hayes v. State of Mississippi

GREENLEE, J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Wendell Hayes appeals pro se the circuit court’s denial of his motion for post-conviction relief (PCR). Hayes argues that the twenty-five-year sentence he received following his guilty plea for the crime of child endangerment is unduly harsh and illegal because it 'likely exceeds his life expectancy. Because his sentence is within the maximum permitted by law, we find his argument to be without merit and affirm the circuit court’s denial of relief.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

¶ 2. On December 10, 2012, Hayes pleaded guilty to one count of exploitation of a child…