Hanks v. State

SILAK, Judge.

In this appeal, Melvin Hanks asserts that the district court erred when it dismissed his application for post-conviction relief on grounds that it was untimely. For the reasons stated below, we affirm the district court’s dismissal.

The facts and procedural history giving rise to this appeal can be stated briefly. A judgment of conviction was entered against Hanks on October 11, 1984, pursuant to jury verdicts finding Hanks guilty of kidnapping in the first degree, aggravated battery, attempted rape, and two counts of infamous crimes against nature. Hanks was sentenced to a…