Takhsilov v. State

Alik Takhsilov appealed from the district court’s summary dismissal of his petition for posticonviction relief, arguing that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to request a competency evaluation prior to his entry of guilty pleas. The Court of Appeals initially heard the appeal and vacated the summary dismissal. The State sought review, which this Court granted.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

During the pendency of his underlying criminal case, Takhsilov was deemed incompetent to proceed and was transferred to Idaho State Hospital South pursuant to Idaho Code section 18-212.…