State v. Mangus, 07 Co 36 (11-24-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} On May 9, 2007, Appellant Wayne T. Mangus pleaded guilty to one count of felonious assault in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(1), a felony of the second degree. On August 20, 2007, Appellant was sentenced to a five-year prison term.

{¶ 2} On appeal, Appellant claims that he was deprived of his right to effective assistance of counsel when his trial counsel failed to: (1) enter an insanity plea on his behalf; (2) secure an independent competency evaluation; and (3) challenge the trial court's finding of competency prior to the entry of his guilty plea. Appellant further argues that he…