Summary 2014 WY 34

Summary of Decision March 10, 2014

Justice Burke delivered the opinion of the Court. Affirmed.

Case Name: JOSEPH DAX v. THE STATE OF WYOMING

Docket Number: S-13-0222

URL: http://www.courts.state.wy.us/Opinions.aspx

Appeal from the District Court of Natrona County, the Honorable Daniel L. Forgey, Judge

Representing Appellant: Pro se.

Representing Appellee: Peter K. Michael, Attorney General; David L. Delicath, Deputy Attorney General; Jeffrey S. Pope, Assistant Attorney General.

Date of Decision: March 10, 2014

Facts: Appellant, Joseph Dax, appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to correct an illegal sentence.

Issue: The dispositive issue in this case is whether Mr. Dax’s motion to correct an illegal sentence is barred by res judicata.

Holdings/Conclusion: We agree with the district court that this motion is barred by res judicata, and affirm.

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