State v. Martin, Unpublished Decision (8-16-2007)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} Steve Martin appeals the Scioto County Common Pleas Court's dismissal of his petition for post-conviction relief. The trial court, without an evidentiary hearing, found that it lacked jurisdiction to consider Martin's untimely petition. On appeal, Martin contends that because he only discovered certain evidence recently, he is excepted from the 180-day period to file petition. Because Martin could have discovered all the evidence that he submitted with his petition within the 180-day period, we disagree. Martin next contends that because the United States…