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SMITH v. STATE

No. 2002-CP-00330-COA.

831 So.2d 590 (2002)

James William SMITH, Appellant, v. STATE of Mississippi, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Mississippi.

November 26, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James William Smith, pro se, attorney for appellant.

Office of the Attorney General by W. Glenn Watts, attorney for appellee.

Before SOUTHWICK, P.J., BRIDGES and MYERS, JJ.

SOUTHWICK, P.J., for the court.

¶ 1. James William Smith entered a guilty plea to a charge of sexual battery. One year later, Smith petitioned for post-conviction relief. The relief was denied. On appeal, Smith argues that his plea was entered involuntarily, that he received ineffective assistance of counsel, and that the circuit court erred in failing to hold a competency hearing. We find no error and affirm.

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