Supreme Court of Arkansas

Eugene Wesley, Appellant v. Wendy Kelley

May 25, 20172017 Ark. LEXIS 156

Summary

The court dismissed Wesley’s appeal from the dismissal of his petition to correct an illegal sentence because he sued the wrong party and failed to serve the State. It held that the circuit court therefore lacked jurisdiction to reach the merits of his sentencing and double-jeopardy claims. Wesley may refile the petition against the State in the circuit court where the challenged judgment was entered.