Bates v. State

GRIFFIS, P.J., FOR THE COURT:

*577¶ 1. Earl Bates appeals the dismissal of his motion for post-conviction collateral relief (PCCR). We find no error and affirm. We additionally render sanctions in the amount of $100 for the repetitive and frivolous filings of motions, to be paid before Bates may file any subsequent motions.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. In 1995, Bates was convicted in the Circuit Court of Pike County of one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Bates was sentenced as a habitual offender pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated section 99-19-81 (Rev. 2014)1 to life…