Holden v. State

This Court granted the State’s petition for a writ of certiorari to review the circuit court’s order granting post-conviction relief (PCR) to Kelle Holden as to her guilty plea. The State contends the circuit court judge erred in finding plea counsel ineffective for failing to adequately (1) discuss the charges with Holden, and (2) explain to Holden that she was pleading guilty without a sentence recommendation from the State. We reverse.

I. Factual/Procedural History

In 2005, Holden was arrested and indicted for numerous charges stemming from her participation, along with several other…