Schlatter v. State

MATHIAS, Judge.

Roger J. Schlatter, Jr., (“Schlatter”) pleaded guilty in DeKalb Superior Court to Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor. Schlatter filed a petition for post-conviction relief, which the post-conviction court denied. Schlatter now appeals and claims that the post-conviction court erred in concluding that Schlatter’s trial counsel was not ineffective for failing to present the defense of automatism. Concluding that the defense of automatism was not available to Schlatter due to his voluntary intoxication, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

Schlatter has a daughter,…