Hughes v. State

OPINION

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 14, 1995, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why this appeal should not be summarily decided. James J. Hughes III (applicant or Hughes) has appealed the denial of his application for postconviction relief following his conviction of felony murder for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.

After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda submitted by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and the appeal- will be decided at this time.

The applicant contends…