Wilson v. State

PATTERSON, Judge.

Larry K. Wilson appeals the denial of his post-conviction petition filed pursuant to A.R.Cr.P. 32. In his petition, he collaterally attacks the validity of his December 6, 1989, conviction for manslaughter in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, Bessemer Division, and his sentence of 16 years’ imprisonment. He contends, inter alia, that his trial counsel was constitutionally ineffective for failing to timely perfect an appeal. He further contends that he was free from fault in counsel’s failure to perfect an appeal. In response to the petition, the state filed an answer and a…