Supreme Court of Georgia

Wright v. State

August 9, 2022314 Ga. 355

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the superior court's denial of Wright's motion to withdraw his guilty plea, holding that his plea counsel did not provide ineffective assistance and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion. The Court explained that counsel adequately advised Wright of his rights before and after sentencing and that the appropriate standard of review is abuse of discretion for the discretionary denial and de novo for legal principles.