Powers v. State

WELCH, Judge.

Gweneth Powers and Anthony Powers (“the Powerses”) appeal from the circuit court’s summary denial of their Rule 32, Ala. R.Crim. P., petition. The petition challenged their December 6, 2005, convictions for first-degree theft of property and their sentence of 25 years’ imprisonment. The Powerses had waived representation by counsel and had represented themselves at trial. This Court affirmed the convictions and sentences on direct appeal. Powers v. State, 963 So.2d 679 (Ala.Crim.App.2006). The certificate of judgment was issued on February 9, 2007. The Rule 32 petition was timely…