Layman v. State

OPINION

WALKER, Presiding Judge.

After an evidentiary hearing, the trial judge designated by the Chief Justice of our Supreme Court found without merit all of the petitioner’s grounds for habeas corpus and dismissed the petition. In his findings of fact and conclusions of law, the trial judge considered all grounds presented. From his judgment the petitioner below, Jackie Layman, appeals to this court.

Layman was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to' 99 years in the penitentiary. On his appeal with retained counsel, this court affirmed the conviction and the Supreme Court denied…