Ferrell v. State

On May 4, 1987, the appellant, Richard Ferrell, pled guilty to first-degree escape. The trial court sentenced him, as a habitual offender, to serve a term of life in prison.See § 13A-5-9(c)(2), Ala. Code 1975. On September 7, 2005, the appellant filed a motion for reconsideration of his sentence pursuant to § 13A-5-9.1, Ala. Code 1975. After the Alabama Department of Corrections ("DOC") responded, the circuit court summarily denied the motion. This appeal followed.

The appellant argues that the circuit court improperly determined that he was not eligible for reconsideration of his sentence.1

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