Joseph Paul Purvis v. State of Mississippi

BARNES, J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Joseph Purvis appeals the Rankin County Circuit Court's denial and dismissal of his motion for post-conviction relief (PCR). Finding no error, we affirm.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. In February 1995, Purvis was indicted for rape. The charge stemmed from a blind date with the victim on New Year's Eve of 1994. That night, Purvis was arrested and spent twelve days in jail, when he was released on bond. Assigned a public defender, Purvis was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to rape on March 24, 1995. On the same date, an order set trial for June 27,…