State v. Williamson, 21965 (9-19-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Gregory Williamson, Jr. appeals from his conviction and sentence following guilty pleas to charges of gross sexual imposition and rape of a child under age thirteen.

{¶ 2} Williamson advances two assignments of error on appeal. First, he contends the trial court erred in denying a pre-sentence motion to vacate his guilty pleas. Second, he claims he was denied his constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel.

{¶ 3} The record reflects that Williamson entered his pleas on September 25, 2006 as part of a negotiated agreement reached during trial. In exchange for the pleas,…