Tescil Romalis Mason-Kimmons v. State of Minnesota

Syllabus

Because a reasonable probability exists that appellant would have proceeded to trial but for his trial counsel's constitutionally deficient advice—specifically, that he should plead guilty due to counsel's lack of trial preparedness—appellant has established prejudice for purposes of his ineffective assistance of counsel claim. The district court therefore abused its discretion by denying his postconviction petition to withdraw his guilty plea. Reversed and remanded.