State ex rel. Hall v. Liller

This proceeding involves a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Bonny L. Hall (“Ms.Hall”), an inmate of the Pruntytown Correctional Center, invoking the original jurisdiction of this Court. Ms. Hall alleges that during her trial on the charge of first degree murder, the Circuit Court of Harrison County failed to advise her of her right to testify. Ms. Hall further alleges that jury instructions given by the circuit court on the use of a deadly weapon deprived her of a fair trial. Based upon our review of the record, the parties’ arguments, and all matters submitted before this Court,…