Spoone v. State

Justice WALLER:

In this post-conviction relief (PCR) case, we granted certiorari to review the PCR court’s order of dismissal. We affirm.

FACTS

Pursuant to a written plea agreement, petitioner James William Spoone pled guilty to murder, first degree burglary, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Prior to the guilty plea, the State issued a notice of its intent to seek the death penalty. In accord with the plea agreement, the trial court sentenced petitioner to life without parole for the murder and a consecutive life term for the burglary. 1

The plea agreement…