GRIFFIS, J., for the Court.
¶ 1. Bruce Padgett appeals the denial of his motion to vacate judgment and sentence, which the trial court treated as a motion for post-conviction relief. We find no error and affirm.
¶ 2. On March 16, 1979, Padgett was indicted for capital murder in violation of Mississippi Code Annotated Section 97-3-19(2)(e) (1972). On September 23, 1980, Padgett pled guilty to murder as a habitual offender. He was sentenced to serve...
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