Mims v. State

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Barry Mims appeals his convictions of driving a motor vehicle after having been declared a habitual violator (OCGA § 40-5-58) and misdemeanor obstruction of a police officer. The record shows Mims was indicted on three counts, habitual violator, driving on a sus pended license, and obstructing a police officer by giving a false name; but, pursuant to a negotiated plea, he pled guilty only to habitual violator and misdemeanor obstruction of an officer. The driving on a suspended license count was later dismissed.

The transcript shows that before entering the plea, Mims…