Wolfe v. State

TOAL, Justice:

In this action for Post-Conviction Relief (“PCR,”), the PCR court granted relief to William Wolfe based on ineffective assistance of counsel at Wolfe’s guilty plea proceeding. We reverse.

Factual/Procedural Background

In early 1994, Wolfe was indicted for assault and battery with intent to kill (“ABIK”) and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a violent crime. The case was called for trial in May 1 994. During the pre-trial motion hearing, the trial judge refused to grant Wolfe a continuance to get a mental evaluation and also indicated, though without ruling…