Thompson v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Charles Edward Thompson pled guilty to possession of cocaine. He appeals, alleging that his plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered and that he failed to receive effective assistance of counsel.

1. We have examined the transcript of the plea hearing, and find that at the time the plea was accepted, appellant was cognizant of all the rights that he was waiving and of the possible consequences of his plea. See Haggins v. State, 259 Ga. 188 (380 SE2d 711) (1989).

2. We agree with appellant that he did not waive his claim of ineffectiveness of previous counsel. Given…