Jones v. State

Eric Jones appeals from the circuit court's summary denial of his Rule 32, Ala.R.Crim.P., petition for postconviction relief. The petition challenges his August 23, 1996, convictions and sentences for reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, and robbery in the first degree. On September 25, 1996, Jones was sentenced respectively as follows for each conviction: one year's imprisonment and a $1000 fine; six months' imprisonment and a $500 fine; and life imprisonment without parole and a $2000 fine. On direct appeal, Jones's appointed appellate counsel filed a "no merit" brief pursuant to Anders…