Turpin v. Helmeci

Hines, Justice.

On February 27, 1997, Helmeci was convicted of second degree vehicular homicide, driving with a controlled substance in his urine, reckless driving, driving an unsafe and improperly equipped vehicle, and possession of amphetamine and methamphetamine. See Helmeci v. State, 230 Ga. App. 866 (498 SE2d 326) (1998). He was sentenced to a twelve-year term for the drug possession charge, the first seven years to be served in confinement, with concurrent twelve-month sentences on the other charges. After his appeal, Helmeci filed a peti tion for habeas corpus, asserting that his trial…