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Alexander v. State

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  • 402 S.E.2d 484
  • 303 S.C. 539
  • 1991 S.C. LEXIS 43

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  • where there has been a guilty plea, the applicant must prove counsel's representation fell below the standard of reasonableness and, but for counsel’s unprofessional errors, there is a reasonable probability he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial

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Judges: Harwell, Gregory, Chandler, Finney, Toal

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