Lawhon v. State

On August 4, 1992, Johnny Lawhon, Jr., was convicted of theft by receiving, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and criminal use of a prohibited weapon. He was sentenced on the three offenses, respectively, to five years’, ten years’, and five years’ imprisonment. The judgment and commitment order specified that the sentences were to be served consecutively.

The conviction was affirmed by the Arkansas Court of Appeals by an unpublished opinion, and the affirmance mandate issued December 15, 1993.

On February 14, 1994, Mr. Lawhon petitioned for postconviction relief. One…