Chandler v. State

JAMES, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Melvin Chandler (pro se) appeals from the circuit court’s dismissal of his motion for postconviction relief (PCR). Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶2. On June 29, 2011, Chandler was indicted for the aggravated assault of his daughter, Cassandra Chandler, in violation of Mississippi' Code Annotated section 97-3-7(2)(b) (Supp.20.15), and for using or displaying a firearm during the commission of the aggravated assault in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-37-37(1) (Rev.2014).

¶ 3. A plea hearing was held on April 5, 2012,…