Wilson v. State

Harold Fitzgerald Wilson (“Wilson”) filed for post-conviction relief (“PCR”) arguing he had ineffective assistance of counsel, the evidence against him was insufficient to secure an indictment, and the trial judge was not impartial. The PCR court dismissed Wilson’s claim on summary judgment, ruling that he failed to timely file his application.

Factual/Procedural Background

On July 26, 1995, a grand jury in Georgetown County indicted Wilson on one count of armed robbery. On October 18, 1995, a jury convicted Wilson of the charge, and the trial court sentenced Wilson to thirty (30) years…