Speed v. State

Antonio Speed appeals from the district court’s denial of his application for post-conviction relief following his guilty plea, conviction, and sentence for going armed with intent in violation of Iowa Code section 708.8 (1995). He claims he was denied his right to effective assistance of counsel because his defense counsel failed to attempt to suppress the statements he made to officers and committed other errors prior to his plea. We affirm.

The State initially charged Speed with first-degree murder after a woman was killed when she entered a rolling gun battle between rival gang members on…