Hudgins v. Moore

MOORE, Justice:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the denial of post-conviction relief (PCR) in this capital case. We reverse.

FACTS

Petitioner and his co-defendant, Terry Cheek, stole a truck from the locked lot of an Orkin Pest Control Company. They were driving around in the trúck the next evening when they were stopped by Officer Chris Taylor because a hose was dragging from the truck. Cheek, who was driving, did not have his driver’s license with him. Officer Taylor asked petitioner and Cheek to get in the back of his patrol car. As they walked toward the patrol car, Officer Taylor…