Wilkerson v. State

OPINION

RILEY, Judge

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Appellant-Petitioner, Cedric Wilkerson (Wilkerson), appeals the denial of his Petition for Post-Conviction Relief.

We reverse and remand with instructions.

ISSUES

Wilkerson raises two issues on appeal, which we restate as follows:

1.' Whether the post-conviction court erred when it concluded that Wilkerson’s post-conviction action was barred by laches.

2. Whether Wilkerson received ineffective assistance of trial and appellate counsel.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On August 5, 1985, Wilkerson was charged with rape, criminal deviate conduct, confinement, and…