State v. Steele

MILLER, Justice:

This summary petition for bail was filed in this Court by Cora Steele after the Circuit Court of Raleigh County ruled that it lacked jurisdiction under W.Va.Code, 62-1C — 1 (1983), to grant post-conviction bail. Ms. Steele was convicted by a jury of first degree murder, with a recommendation of mercy, and third degree arson. The jury further found that the murder was committed with the use of a firearm. We take this opportunity to clarify the procedure that a circuit court must follow when it concludes that under W.Va.Code, 62-1C-1 (1983), a defendant is not entitled to…