Britt v. Conway

CARLEY, Justice.

David Britt was arrested on a warrant charging him with theft by taking. Thereafter, an accusation was filed and defense counsel was appointed to represent him. During the pendency of the criminal case, Britt filed a pro se petition seeking issuance of a writ of habeas corpus. However, the habeas court denied relief and dismissed the petition. Britt appeals pro se from the habeas court’s order.

Contrary to Britt’s contention, he was not entitled to appointed counsel in the habeas corpus proceeding. Gibson v. Turpin, 270 Ga. 855 (513 SE2d 186) (1999). He also urges that the…