Stalk v. State

The post-conviction relief (PCR) court granted James Stalk’s (Stalk) application for relief after finding Stalk’s guilty plea was involuntary due to counsel’s unreasonable conduct and failure to prepare. This court granted the State’s petition to review the PCR court’s decision. We reverse.

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Stalk was indicted on one count of first-degree burglary and six counts of second degree burglary, four counts of grand larceny, and one count of aggravated resisting arrest. The first-degree burglary was reduced to second-degree. Stalk pled guilty to all charges. He was…