Paige v. State

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Paige’s postconviction petition, holding that he failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel or an involuntary plea. Paige was not misled about his habitual-offender status, and counsel’s failure to advise him about parole eligibility did not constitute deficient performance under the applicable state rule. The court also held that the circuit court had no duty to explain parole laws and that Paige was not entitled to appointed counsel in the postconviction appeal.