Pless v. STATE OF NC, COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG

FINAL ORDER

McMILLAN, District Judge.

Petitioner Harold Lee Pless, Sr., seeks a writ of habeas corpus, alleging primarily that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. He has also submitted several papers alleging approximately twenty other grounds for habeas relief. At a hearing in this court on November 17, 1980, petitioner’s counsel argued and presented evidence only on the claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. Although petitioner’s remaining claims appear to be without merit, his petition for a writ of habeas corpus is granted because of ineffective assistance of counsel.

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