Prince v. State

Gregory, Chief Justice:

This case is before us on a writ of certiorari to review the denial of post-conviction relief (PCR). We reverse and remand.

Petitioner pleaded guilty to escape and breach of trust and was sentenced to consecutive terms of one year and three years. No direct appeal was taken. Petitioner subsequently filed a PCR application alleging his guilty plea was invalid. This application was denied after a hearing.

Petitioner contends the PCR judge erred in finding his guilty plea valid because there was no valid waiver of counsel under Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 95 S. Ct.…