Lancaster v. State

Michael Lancaster appeals from the summary denial of his petition for post-conviction relief filed under Rule 32, A.R.Crim.P. The uncontradicted facts, as alleged by the appellant, are as follows: The appellant pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of Houston County to the unlawful possession of cocaine on May 20, 1986. He was conditionally sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, and a final sentencing hearing was scheduled for July 7, 1986. During the interim, the trial court was to decide whether the appellant would be granted probation. On May 20, the appellant was released on $10,000 bond.…