Williams v. State

TAYLOR, Judge.

The appellant, Walter Lee Williams, appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief under Rule 32, A.R.Crim.P. The appellant made numerous allegations in his petition, the majority of which focus on whether his plea of guilty to trafficking in cocaine and possession of a controlled substance was voluntary. The appellant also argued in his petition that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance because he jointly represented the appellant and his co-defendant, creating a conflict of interest.

The trial court made findings of fact as to the allegations…