Jones v. State

I disagree with the decision to address the issue identified in the lead opinion, because Jones failed to preserve this issue for appellate review. At the time Jones made his motion for a transport order, he did not make any showing that he had material testimony to offer on the issue he now relies upon.

Jones's amended application for post-conviction relief alleged that his trial attorney committed several acts of malpractice, including negligent handling of Jones's mental health issues, failure to notify Jones that he could appeal a motion to withdraw his plea of no contest, and failure to…