Holmes v. State

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. James L. Holmes appeals the dismissal of his motion for post-conviction collateral relief (PCR). He claims: (1) he received ineffective assistance of counsel; (2) his guilty plea was involuntarily entered; and (3) he was improperly sentenced as a habitual offender. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. On August 22, 2008, Holmes pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of manslaughter under Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-3^7 (Rev.2006). He was sentenced as a habitual offender to twenty years’ imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of…