Barnes v. State

MAXWELL, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Roosevelt Barnes appeals the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief by the Circuit Court of Pike County. Finding Barnes did not timely appeal, we dismiss his appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

FACTS

¶ 2. In 2007, the State charged Barnes for uttering a forgery. His indictment was based on allegations he took a check from his employer, made the check out for $250, forged his name as the payee, and cashed the check at the Winn-Dixie in McComb, Mississippi. Barnes, assisted by appointed counsel, withdrew his initial not-guilty plea and entered a guilty plea to…