Ex Parte Parrott

An applicant must prove harm to obtain relief in a writ of habeas corpus premised on an illegal-sentence claim. In this case, the habeas record establishes that Parrott was previously convicted of other offenses that support the punishment range within which he was admonished and sentenced; therefore, he has failed to demonstrate harm. Court of Criminal Appeals, No. NO. AP-76,647, 01/09/2013

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