Kemp v. Simpson

SEARS, Presiding Justice.

In this habeas action, the habeas court granted relief to the appellee, Karriem Simpson, from his plea of guilty to the offense of incest. The warden, appellant Ralph Kemp, appeals from the habeas court’s order, and for the reasons that follow, we reverse.

Simpson was indicted for rape and incest. The incest count of the indictment alleged that Simpson was the victim’s uncle. As part of a plea bargain, the charge of rape against Simpson was nol prossed, and Simpson pled guilty to incest. Simpson subsequently filed this habeas petition, contending that he received…