08/26/2010 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Chandler, David Anthony
X  2008-KA-01509-SCT

Marvin Terrell King v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2004-148; Ruling Date: 08/23/2006; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of conspiracy and sentence of twenty (20) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with conditions, Affirmed. Count II: Conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, wtih conditions, Affirmed. Count III: Conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with conditions, Affirmed. Count IV: Conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with conditions, Affirmed. Sentences in Counts I, II, III and IV shall run concurrently with each other. Washington County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Graves, P.JJ., Dickinson, Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens and Pierce, JJ., Concur.

Tonnie L. Thomas v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-146; Ruling Date: 08/28/2008; Ruling Judge: Richard Smith; Majority Opinion: Lamar, J. Disposition: Count l: Conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment, as an habitual offender, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole or probation, Affirmed. Count ll: Conviction of first degree arson and sentence of life imprisonment, as an habitual offender, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole or probation, Affirmed. Washington County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Graves, P.JJ., Dickinson, Randolph, Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Concur.

Drexel Brown v. State of Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2009-78-KR2; Ruling Date: 05/07/2009; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Carlson, P.J. Disposition: Conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence, as a second or subsequent drug offender, of sixty (60) years, with fifteen (15) years suspended, and forty-five (45) years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with conditions, Affirmed. Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Concur. Graves, P.J., Concurs in Result Only.

Randall "Red" Pittman v. State of Mississippi; Perry Circuit Court; LC Case #: 5331; Ruling Date: 12/11/2007; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Randall "Red" Pittman is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Charles Means v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI08-0042; Ruling Date: 06/03/2008; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Forrest County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Carlson, P.J., Dickinson, Lamar, Kitchens and Chandler, JJ., Concur. Graves, P.J., Specially Concurs With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Carlson, P.J., Dickinson, Lamar, Kitchens and Chandler, JJ. Randolph, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Pierce, J. Specially Concurring Opinion: Graves, P.J. Votes: Carlson, P.J., Dickinson, Lamar, Kitchens and Chandler, JJ., Join This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Randolph, J. Votes: Pierce, J., Joins This Opinion.

Tameca Drummer v. State of Mississippi; Alcorn Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR06-340; Ruling Date: 04/18/2008; Ruling Judge: James Roberts, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Tameca Drummer is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Karrie Linnette Glenn v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-10,757(1); Ruling Date: 08/15/2008; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Karrie Linnette Glenn is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Brian Runnels v. State of Mississippi; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0046; Ruling Date: 11/20/2008; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Brian Runnels, pro se, is dismissed. M.R.A.P. 17(b). Order entered.

Frank Sanders Tipton v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR-2004-10,627(3); Ruling Date: 11/30/2007; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by appellee is denied. Chandler and Pierce, JJ., would grant.

Roland Vander Bond, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-2006-80; Ruling Date: 12/18/2008; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed pro se by Roland Vander Bond, Jr., is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Gary R. Byrd, Robert Bowden, William L. Cook, John Curlin, Lyle N. Ernest, George A. Fouse, Gary E. Frederickson, Franklin D. Gossum, Q.B. Gray, John Ed Howell, Willie Johnston, Gary Jolly, E.J. Ledbetter, Jr., Bobby L. Lessel, Thomas G. Mudd, Jerry C. McKissack, Lyle McMannis, Ronald E. Miller, Ted E. Morrison, Charles Payne, Robert D. Payne, Kenneth W. Pounders, Fred L. Rogers, Billy Wayne Sims and William L. Taylor; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-495; Ruling Date: 12/10/2008; Ruling Judge: Robert Goza, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Graves, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and Chandler, JJ., Concur. Pierce, J., Concurs in Result Only With Separate Written Opinion. Dickinson, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Carlson, P.J., and Lamar, J. Lamar, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Waller, C.J., Carlson, P.J., and Dickinson, J. Randolph, J., not participating. Concur in Result Only Opinion: Pierce, J. Dissenting Opinion: Dickinson, J. Votes: Carlson, P.J., and Lamar, J., Join This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Lamar, J. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson, P.J., and Dickinson, J., Join This Opinion.

Maliyah Ashunti Hubbard, Minor, By and Through Tiffany Hubbard, Her Mother and Natural Guardian v. McDonald's Corporation, Michael L. Retzer d/b/a McDonald's; Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2004-0292CVL; Ruling Date: 03/02/2009; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by appellee is denied.

Randy Lamar Tapper v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-10,762(1); Ruling Date: 02/02/2009; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Disposition: Motion for Reconsideration on Reply Brief filed pro se by Randy Lamar Tapper is denied. To Dismiss: Dickinson, J. Order entered.

Randy Lamar Tapper v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-10,762(1); Ruling Date: 02/02/2009; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Disposition: "Motion to Comply," filed pro se by the appellant, Randy Lamar Tapper is dismissed as moot. Order entered.

Randy Lamar Tapper v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-10,762(1); Ruling Date: 02/02/2009; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Majority Opinion: Carlson, P.J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of sexual battery and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count II: Conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count III: Conviction of sexual battery and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count IV: Conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count V: Conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count VI: Conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count VII: Conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen (15) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. All counts shall run consecutively to each other. Jackson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph, Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Graves, P.J., Dickinson and Lamar, JJ. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Kitchens, J. Votes: Graves, P.J., Dickinson and Lamar, JJ., Join This Opinion.

David Doll and Sandra Doll v. BSL, Inc. d/b/a Casino Magic Bay St. Louis; Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case #: A2301-2004-00182; Ruling Date: 12/02/2008; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by appellants is denied.