Lonnie E. Mitchell v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Mitchell's habeas petition because he did not establish that his judgment was facially invalid or that the sentencing court lacked jurisdiction. His life sentences were within the statutory range, the cited first-offender provision did not apply to him, and the juvenile-sentencing rule he invoked did not apply because he was eighteen when he committed the offenses. The court also held that his challenge to parole eligibility was not cognizable in habeas proceedings. Justice [not applicable], dissenting, separate writings: none.