Harlon Finney v. Wendy Kelley

Summary

The court affirmed denial of Finney's habeas petition because his challenge to parole eligibility did not establish that the judgment was facially invalid or that the sentencing court lacked jurisdiction. The court also held that allegations concerning an unknowing or involuntary guilty plea, including claimed lack of understanding about parole eligibility, are not cognizable in habeas proceedings and instead belong in a timely postconviction petition.