Byrne v. State

The Supreme Court dismissed Appellant's appeal from the circuit court's denial and dismissal of his pro se petition for reduction of sentence pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 16-90-111, holding that there was no merit to the appeal.Appellant entered a guilty plea to rape and was sentenced to a term of 240 months' imprisonment. Appellant later filed his petition for reduction of the sentence, arguing that reduction was warranted because he had caused no trouble while incarcerated, he had already served a sufficient term, and he had served in the military and attended college prior to his incarceration. Appellant also filed a motion asking that counsel be appointed to represent him on appeal. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, which rendered moot the motion, holding that Appellant's assertions were not within the purview of the statute. View "Byrne v. State" on Justia Law