Williams v. State

Dexter Antonio Williams (Williams) appeals the Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) judge’s finding that Williams’ trial counsel was not ineffective for failing to move to exempt Williams from sexual offender status and for not advising Williams he would be required to register as a sexual offender unless the trial court ordered otherwise. We affirm.

FACTS

Williams pled guilty to kidnapping, two counts of armed robbery, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, failure to stop for a blue light, and possession of a gun by a person under the age of twenty-one. Pursuant to section 23-3-430(0(15) of the South…