Bobby Eugene McGee
v.
State of Iowa
Appellant
Bobby Eugene McGee
Appellee
State of Iowa
Attorney for the Appellant
Gary Dickey
Attorney for the Appellee
Timothy M. Hau, Assistant Attorney General
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
19-1335
Date Published:
Sep 23, 2020
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Decatur County, Gregory A. Hulse, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and May and Greer, JJ. Opinion by May, J. (12 pages)
Bobby McGee appeals the denial of his application for postconviction relief. McGee contends that trial counsel was ineffective in failing to investigate his mental-health condition and competency to stand trial prior to his guilty plea. OPINION HOLDS: Like the district court, we conclude counsel did not breach an essential duty. McGee has also failed to show prejudice. The district court was right to deny relief.
