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2025Ct. App. 2003)). 19 be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.’” Grayer, 120 So. 3d at 969 (¶18) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So. 2d 949, 951 (Miss. 1989)). ¶53.

2023“To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, ‘[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.’” Grayer v. State, 120 So. 3d 964, 969 (Miss. 2013) (alteration in original) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So. 2d 949, 951 (Miss. 1989)).

2025Ct. App. 2003)). 19 be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.’” Grayer, 120 So. 3d at 969 (¶18) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So. 2d 949, 951 (Miss. 1989)). ¶53.

2023“To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, ‘[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.’” Grayer v. State, 120 So. 3d 964, 969 (Miss. 2013) (alteration in original) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So. 2d 949, 951 (Miss. 1989)).

2021Ct. App. 2017) (quoting Madden v. State, 991 So. 2d 1231, 1236 (¶20) (Miss.

2017“To be sentenced as a habitual offender, ‘all that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as a[ ] habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof,’ ” Madden v. State, 991 So.2d 1231, 1236 (¶ 20) (Miss.

2020To substantiate a habitual offender conviction, “[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender; that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence; and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.” Crouch v. State, 826 So. 2d 772, 775 (¶4) (Miss.

2012The requirements to impose a sentence as a habitual offender are “that the accused be properly indicted as a[ ] habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.” Keyes v. State, 549 So.2d 949, 951 (Miss.1989) (internal citations omitted); see also Frazier v. State, 907 So.2d 985, 991 (¶14) (Miss.Ct.App. 2005); Crouch v. State, 826 So.2d 772, 776 (¶ 4) (Miss.Ct.App.2002).

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2025“In order to sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, the accused must be properly indicted as a habitual offender, the prosecution must ‘prove the prior offenses by competent evidence,’ and the defendant must ‘be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the 28 prosecutor’s proof.’” Hull v. State, 174 So. 3d 887, 900-01 (¶43) (Miss.

2020“In order to sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, the accused must be properly indicted as a habitual offender, the prosecution must ‘prove the prior offenses by competent evidence,’ and the defendant must ‘be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.’” Hull v. State, 174 So. 3d 887, 900-01 (¶43) (Miss.

2023“The State 6 has the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt to demonstrate that the defendant is an habitual offender.” Ward v. State, 346 So. 3d 868 , 872 (Miss. 2022) (citing Conner v. State, 138 So. 3d 143, 151 (Miss. 2014)). ¶11.

2020Conner, 138 So. 3d at 151 (¶20) (citations omitted). ¶39.

2016“To impose an enhanced sentence as a habitual offender, ‘all that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as a habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.’” Edwards v. State, 75 So.3d 73, 76 (¶ 9) (Miss.Ct.App.2011) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So.2d 949, 951 (Miss.1989)).

2015“To impose a sentence as a habitual offender, all that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as a habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that a defendant, be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.” Edwards v. State, 75 So.3d 73, 76 (¶ 9) (Miss.Ct.App.2011). ¶ 20.

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2002All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321 , 1322 (Miss.1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss.1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss.1986)(overruled on other grounds); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss.1984)(overruled on other grounds); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutio

1989All that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, see Akins v. State, 493 So.2d 1321, 1322 (Miss. 1986); Perkins v. State, 487 So.2d 791, 792 (Miss. 1986); Dalgo v. State, 435 So.2d 628, 630 (Miss. 1983); that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, Young v. State, 507 So.2d 48, 50 (Miss. 1987); Bandy v. State, 495 So.2d 486, 491 (Miss. 1986); DeBussi v. State, 453 So.2d 1030, 1031-32 (Miss. 1984); and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution's proof.

2022“To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, all that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as [a] habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.” Grayer v. State, 120 So. 3d 964, 969 (¶18) (Miss. 2013) 4 Section 99-39-21(1) provides that the “[f]ailure by a prisoner to raise objections, defenses, claims, questions, issues or errors either in fact or law which were capable of determination at trial and/or on direct appeal . . . shall constitu

2022“If, on its face, the conviction makes a proper showing that a defendant’s prior plea of guilty was both knowing and voluntary, that conviction may be used for the enhancement of the defendant’s punishment under the Mississippi habitual offender act.” Id.

2021“To be sentenced as a habitual offender, ‘all that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as a habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.’” Atkinson v. State, 215 So. 3d 1002, 1005 (¶8) (Miss.

2019Taylor v. State, 122 So. 3d 707, 711 (¶11) (Miss. 2013). ¶49.

2017However, when the defendant pleads “guilty and admits those facts which establish his habitual status, the State has met its burden of proof.” Wilkins v. State, 57 So.3d 19, 26 (¶ 23) (Miss.

2017Ct. App. 2008) (quoting Keyes v. State, 549 So.2d 949, 951 (Miss. 1989)). “[T]he requirement that the State prove the existence of the prior convictions beyond a reasonable doubt [i]s negated by [the defendant’s] decision to enter a guilty plea.” Easley v. State, 60 So.3d 812, 816 (¶ 15) (Miss.

2016In addition, “[t]he accused must have ‘a reasonable opportunity to challenge the State’s proof.’” Id. (quoting Joiner, 32 So.3d at 544 (¶ 12)). ¶32.

2016In addition, “[t]he accused must have ‘a reasonable opportunity to challenge the State’s proof.’” Id. (quoting Joiner, 32 So.3d at 544 (¶ 12)). ¶32.

2015In order for a defendant to be sentenced as a habitual offender, “[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as [a] habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.” Middleton v. State, 49 So.3d 161, 163 (¶ 5) (Miss.Ct.App.2010) (citation omitted).

2014Finally, “a petitioner’s status as [a] habitual offender can be established at the entry of a guilty plea, making it unnecessary to have a separate bifurcated hearing.” Ross v. State, 119 So.3d 1119, 1124 (¶ 17) (Miss.Ct.App.2013) (quoting Hudson v. State, 891 So.2d 260, 262 (¶6) (Miss.Ct.App.2004)). ¶ 9.

2014Finally, “a petitioner’s status as [a] habitual offender can be established at the entry of a guilty plea, making it unnecessary to have a separate bifurcated hearing.” Ross v. State, 119 So.3d 1119, 1124 (¶ 17) (Miss.Ct.App.2013) (quoting Hudson v. State, 891 So.2d 260, 262 (¶6) (Miss.Ct.App.2004)). ¶ 9.

2012The requirements to impose a sentence as a habitual offender are “that the accused be properly indicted as a[ ] habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s proof.” Keyes v. State, 549 So.2d 949, 951 (Miss.1989) (internal citations omitted); see also Frazier v. State, 907 So.2d 985, 991 (¶14) (Miss.Ct.App. 2005); Crouch v. State, 826 So.2d 772, 776 (¶ 4) (Miss.Ct.App.2002).

2012To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, “[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.” 19 Grayer argues only that the prosecution failed to prove his prior offenses by competent evidence. 14 Kennedy v. State, 732 So. 2d 184, 186 (Miss. 1999) (citation omitted). 15 Foreman v. State, 51 So. 3d 957 , 962 n.22 (Miss. 2011) (quoting Llerena v. U.S., 508 F. 2d 78, 80 (5th Cir. 1975)). 16

2012To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, “[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.” 19 Grayer argues only that the prosecution failed to prove his prior offenses by competent evidence. 14 Kennedy v. State, 732 So. 2d 184, 186 (Miss. 1999) (citation omitted). 15 Foreman v. State, 51 So. 3d 957 , 962 n.22 (Miss. 2011) (quoting Llerena v. U.S., 508 F. 2d 78, 80 (5th Cir. 1975)). 16

2012Enhanced sentences “are based not merely on [a defendant’s] most recent offense but also on the propensities he has demonstrated over a period of time during which he has been convicted of and sentenced to other crimes.” Huntley v. State, 524 So.2d 572, 575 (Miss.1988) (quoting Rummel v. Estelle, 445 U.S. 263, 284 , 100 S.Ct. 1133 , 63 L.Ed.2d 382 (1980)). ¶ 21.

2012To sentence a defendant as a habitual offender, “[a]ll that is required is that the accused be properly indicted as an habitual offender, that the prosecution prove the prior offenses by competent evidence, and that the defendant be given a reasonable opportunity to challenge the prosecutor’s proof.” 19 Grayer argues only that the prosecution failed to prove his prior offenses by competent evidence. 14 Kennedy v. State, 732 So. 2d 184, 186 (Miss. 1999) (citation omitted). 15 Foreman v. State, 51 So. 3d 957 , 962 n.22 (Miss. 2011) (quoting Llerena v. U.S., 508 F. 2d 78, 80 (5th Cir. 1975)). 16