Hazzard v. State

Branch, Judge.

Avery L. Hazzard appeals the denial of his motion to withdraw a negotiated plea on the ground that his rights under the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments were violated because his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance of counsel.

On May 6, 2009, Hazzard was indicted on a count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and two counts of obstruction; he was indicted as a recidivist based on four prior convictions for drug related offenses. Attorney Terry Jackson appeared on behalf of Hazzard and assisted Hazzard in being released on bond. On September 6, 2009,…