Craig D. Sallie v. State of Mississippi

¶ 26. The question of whether the petitioner, a seasoned felon, or his counsel was caught unaware that this sentencing enhancement was applicable is not the issue. The petitioner, like everyone else, was put on notice on July 1, 2004,9 that a mandatory sentencing enhancement would be added to his future sentence(s) if he used or displayed a firearm while committing yet another felony. The facts negate claims of unfair surprise, lack of a fair opportunity to present a defense, and a denial of due process.

¶ 27. Under our state’s Constitution and the strict separation of powers it explicitly…