Ferguson v. State

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ dismissal of this appeal. 1 The sole issue is whether mental incapacity tolls the statute of limitations in which to file for post-conviction relief (PCR).

FACTS

In December 1996, Petitioner, Larry Ferguson, pleaded guilty to first degree’burglary, second degree burglary, grand larceny (three counts), and receiving stolen goods; he was sentenced to fifteen years, suspended on five years probation. 2 In March 2001, Ferguson pleaded guilty to numerous drug charges for which he was concurrently sentenced to two years on each offense;…