Williams v. Smith

Undercofler, Justice.

This appeal is from the order of remand to the custody of the warden in a habeas corpus action. The applicant entered pleas of guilty in Baldwin County to two accusations for voluntary manslaughter for the homicides of his wife and son. The homicides occurred in Hancock County. He contends that it is unconstitutional to allow pleas in a county other than where the crimes were committed. He also contends that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. Held:

1. Each of the accusations shows that the applicant "agrees to have this case heard in Milledgeville, Baldwin…