Andre Conner v. State of Mississippi

WILSON, J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Andre Conner appeals from the denial of his motion for post-conviction relief. He argues that the circuit court should have granted, him an out-of-time appeal, nearly seven years after his time for filing a notice of appeal expired. We affirm the circuit court’s order denying Conner’s motion.

FACTS

¶2. On August 25, 2004, a Harrison County jury found Conner guilty of murder. On August 27, 2004, the circuit court entered a final judgment of conviction and sentenced Conner to life imprisonment. Conner was represented at trial by privately retained counsel, and on…