Tucker v. State

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Jeff Wayne Tucker appeals the judgment of the Lee County Circuit Court denying his motion for post-conviction collateral relief. He claims: (1) his guilty plea was entered involuntarily; (2) his trial counsel was ineffective; and (3) he was entitled to an evidentiary hearing. We find no error and affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. In cause number CR08-497, Tucker was indicted on Count I, gratification of lust under Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-5-23 (Rev.2006), and Count II, sexual battery under Mississippi Code Annotated section 97-3-95 (Rev.2006). By separate…