Wilkerson v. Hart

Melton, Justice.

Following the denial of his application for habeas corpus relief, Lenzie Aaron Wilkerson appeals, contending that the evidence presented at his trial was insufficient, under Garza v. State, 284 Ga. 696 (670 SE2d 73) (2008), to support his convictions for kidnapping. In addition, Wilkerson contends that the trial court erred by finding that his trial counsel did not render ineffective assistance of counsel. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the habeas court’s ruling on the kidnapping convictions but affirm its finding regarding ineffective assistance of counsel.

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