Denton v. State
| Docket Number: | 2006-CP-00094-COA | |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 05-01-2007 Opinion Author: GRIFFIS, J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Post-conviction relief - Disproportionate sentence Judge(s) Concurring: KING, C.J., LEE AND MYERS, P.JJ., IRVING, CHANDLER, BARNES, ISHEE, ROBERTS AND CARLTON, JJ. Procedural History: PCR Nature of the Case: CIVIL - POST-CONVICTION RELIEF |
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| Trial Court: |
Date of Trial Judgment: 12-08-2005 Appealed from: PONTOTOC COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Judge: Sharion R. Aycock Disposition: POST-CONVICTION RELIEF DENIED Case Number: CV05-274(A)PO |
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| Appellant: | WILLIAM W. DENTON |
WILLIAM W. DENTON (PRO SE) |
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| Appellee: | STATE OF MISSISSIPPI | OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: W. DANIEL HINCHCLIFF |
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| Topic: | Post-conviction relief - Disproportionate sentence |
| Summary of the Facts: | William Denton pled guilty to burglary and aggravated assault. On the charge of burglary, Denton was sentenced to twenty years, with eight years suspended. On the charge of aggravated assault, Denton was sentenced to twelve years with four years suspended. He filed a motion for post-conviction relief which was denied. He appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Denton argues that his sentence was disproportionate to the offenses that he committed. Denton’s sentences were within the statutory range. Regardless of whether another individual in a different county received a slightly less imprisonment sentence, Denton has failed to show that his sentence is grossly disproportionate to the violent acts which he committed. |
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