Nelson v. Wilkey

309 Ga. 203

FINAL COPY S20A0013. NELSON v. WILKEY. BETHEL, Justice. Appellant, Warden Dennis Nelson, challenges the habeas court’s order setting aside Morocco Jacobi Wilkey’s conviction for one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, to which he pled guilty. For the reasons that follow, we determine that the habeas court’s findings of fact regarding Wilkey’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel — namely, that Wilkey desired to withdraw his guilty plea prior to sentencing but was not informed by counsel of his absolute statutory right to do so under OCGA § 17-…