Goebel v. State

Petitioner, Eric Goebel [“Goebel”], seeks a writ of habeas corpus for a belated appeal, claiming ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in an interlocutory appeal filed by the State.

Goebel was charged with attempted robbery. His trial counsel filed a motion to suppress evidence seized as a result of the stop of Goebel’s vehicle. The trial court granted the motion and the State filed a notice of appeal on July 12, 2001. A copy of the notice was served on Goebel and his trial counsel. However, no motions were filed by Goebel’s counsel, nor was an answer brief filed. On January 25, 2002,…