Marion v. State

NAHMIAS, Justice.

John Marion appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for out-of-time appeal. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

In December 1996, Marion was indicted for murder, and the State sought the death penalty. On May 31, 2002, in exchange for the State agreeing not to seek the death penalty, Marion pleaded guilty to murder and armed robbery, received consecutive life sentences, and agreed, among other things, “to waive and give up any right he may have to appeal the terms of this agreement.” On May 1, 2009, Marion filed a motion for out-of-time appeal and a motion for…