Carter v. State

BURNETT, Justice:

The State appeals the grant of post conviction relief (PCR) to respondent. We reverse.

FACTS

Respondent was arrested in December 1990 for manufacturing methamphetamine (“crank”) and money laundering. After extensive plea negotiations, respondent waived presentment of the indictments to the grand jury and pled guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine and money laundering. He was sentenced to imprisonment for twenty-five years and twenty years, respectively, with the sentences to run concurrently. No direct appeal was taken.

Respondent filed a PCR application alleging ineffective…