Supreme Court of Arkansas

Taylor v. State

October 19, 20172017 Ark. 279

Summary

The court dismissed Taylor's appeal from the denial of his habeas petition because his challenges to the guilty plea, plea agreement, and parole eligibility did not establish that the judgment was facially invalid or that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction. A habeas proceeding could not be used to withdraw or vacate the plea or to litigate parole eligibility, and Taylor therefore could not prevail. His pending motions were moot.