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O'DONNELL v. DURHAM

No. S02A0827.

573 S.E.2d 23 (2002)

275 Ga. 860

O'DONNELL, Warden v. DURHAM.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied December 13, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thurbert E. Baker, Atty. Gen., Adam M. Hames, Asst. Atty. Gen., Atlanta, for Appellant.

Duana R. Sanson, Decatur, for Appellee.

CARLEY, Justice.

Maisha Durham pled guilty to the voluntary manslaughter of her husband. In 2001, she petitioned for a writ of habeas corpus, asserting that her plea was not voluntary and that she was denied effective assistance of counsel. At the hearing, Ms. Durham presented evidence supporting her contentions. However, Warden O'Donnell moved for a continuance due to the absence of both attorneys who represented Ms. Durham in the criminal action. The Warden subpoenaed...

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