Pope v. State

Beasley, Judge.

Pope was charged with two counts of theft by taking a motor vehicle, burglary, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. After indictment, Pope’s attorney, Remiek, filed a petition for a psychiatric examination which was granted by the court with direction that the findings be returned to it. On the date trial was set, Remiek filed a special plea of incompetency to stand trial pursuant to OCGA § 17-7-130. At arraignment, Pope engaged another lawyer, Garland, and entered guilty pleas to the first three counts.

Six weeks…