Robinson v. State

Robinson appeals from the circuit court’s order, which denied his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. He argues that retroactive cancellation of his provisional credits or administrative gain time after revocation of his probation/control release violates the ex post facto clause,1 and that if they were properly credited, he is entitled to release from prison. We remand for further consideration.

On December 28, 1988, Robinson was sentenced to 20 years in prison followed by 10 years probation for the crime of manslaughter. On April 21,1992, he was released early from prison and placed on…