Simmons v. State

This is an appeal of an order denying a petition for writ of mandamus. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Antwaun Durell Simmons states that he entered a guilty plea to the offense of second-degree murder and was sentenced accordingly. Defendant-petitioner Simmons filed a petition for writ of mandamus against the State, as respondent, requesting a copy of his pre-sentence plea agreement, transcripts, and all judgment/sentence documents.

The trial court entered an order denying this relief. As to the transcripts, the trial court correctly stated that the defendant is not entitled to…