Robert Preston Clayton, Appellant v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court affirmed dismissal of Clayton’s habeas petition because his challenges to the sufficiency and credibility of the evidence, the length of his sentence, and the absence of a hearing did not establish that the judgment was facially invalid or that the trial court lacked jurisdiction. His sentences were within the statutory ranges, and consecutive sentences were authorized. Because the petition alleged no cognizable habeas ground and showed no probable cause for relief, the circuit court was not required to hold a hearing.