Steen v. State
| Docket Number: | 2002-CP-01794-COA Linked Case(s): 2002-CP-01794-COA |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 01-06-2004 Opinion Author: King, P.J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Post-conviction relief - Ineffective assistance of counsel - Voluntariness of pleas Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ. Procedural History: PCR Nature of the Case: PCR |
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Date of Trial Judgment: 09-26-2002 Appealed from: Attala County Circuit Court Judge: Clarence E. Morgan, III Disposition: POST-CONVICTION COLLATERAL RELIEF - DENIED District Attorney: Doug Evans Case Number: 2002-0172-CV-M |
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| Appellant: | Arlis Kimble Steen, Jr. |
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| Appellee: | State of Mississippi | OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: SCOTT STUART |
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| Topic: | Post-conviction relief - Ineffective assistance of counsel - Voluntariness of pleas |
| Summary of the Facts: | Arlis Steen, Jr. pled guilty to two counts of the sale of marijuana. He filed a motion for post-conviction collateral relief which was denied. He appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Issue 1: Ineffective assistance of counsel Steen argues that his attorney was ineffective, because he discouraged Steen from pursuing a sound defense by leading him to think that presenting a defense would not be beneficial and failed to investigate any mitigating evidence in preparation for his case. The record of the plea hearing shows that Steen indicated satisfaction with his attorney's representation. In addition, Steen has not provided affidavits or other evidence which set forth the facts and evidence to support this claim. Issue 2: Voluntariness of pleas Steen argues that his guilty pleas were involuntary due to threats and coercion. At the plea hearing, Steen stated that he had not been threatened or coerced and that he was guilty of the sale of marijuana. Therefore, there is no merit to his claim. |
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