Satterwhite v. State

BURNETT, Justice:

In this post-conviction relief (PCR) proceeding, this Court granted the State’s petition for certiorari to review the PCR court’s finding counsel ineffective and respondent’s plea involuntary because the plea was rendered out of fear respondent would remain in “lock-up.” We reverse.

ISSUE

Is there any evidence which supports the PCR judge’s conclusion that counsel was ineffective, thereby rendering respondent’s plea involuntary?

FACTS

While incarcerated, respondent was allegedly involved in an altercation between inmates and correctional officers. He was indicted on four charges,…