Grayson v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the denial of Grayson's postconviction motion. Assuming counsel and Grayson misunderstood the plea agreement's sentencing recommendation, the court held that the plea was nevertheless knowing and voluntary because Grayson affirmed his understanding of the written agreement and potential penalties during the plea colloquy, and he did not show that he would have gone to trial. The court also held that the existing record was sufficient to resolve the ineffective-assistance claim without an affidavit from plea counsel.