Lee v. State

This is an appeal from a district court order denying a postconviction petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; William D. Kephart, Judge.

Appellant Gloria Eun Hye Lee contends that the district court erred in denying claims that counsel was ineffective.1 She asserts that, had counsel more effectively challenged the charges pretrial, she would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted upon going to trial. She also argues that counsel was ineffective at sentencing.

To establish ineffective assistance of counsel, a petitioner must demonstrate…