Finley v. Johnson

Jay Maynard Finley was convicted of aggravated kidnapping in Texas state court and sentenced to ten years imprisonment, probated for five years; his probation was later revoked and he was incarcerated. After his appeal and state habeas corpus petitions were denied, he petitioned for federal relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The district court denied the petition as procedurally barred and this appeal ensued.