Ingram v. the State

Rickman, Judge.

Andreco Rodreiques Ingram appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. He contends that his plea counsel was ineffective for erroneously informing him that he was subject to treatment as a recidivist. For reasons that follow, we reverse.

Ingram was indicted for three counts of violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, trafficking in cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The State filed a notice of intent to offer evidence in aggravation of punishment and a recidivist notice, which provided that Ingram…