Thirkield v. Pitcher

OPINION AND ORDER DENYING THE PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

FRIEDMAN, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Glenn Thirkield, (“petitioner”), presently confined at the Muskegon Correctional Facility in Muskegon, Michigan, seeks the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. In his application, filed pro se, petitioner challenges the legality of his 1996 Jackson County convictions and sentences. For the reasons set forth below, the Court shall deny the petition and dismiss the matter with prejudice.

II. Factual and Procedural Background

On April 26, 1996, petitioner pleaded…