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explaining that a trial court is not required to accept jury's determination that it is "hopelessly deadlocked"
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34651.
SUBMITTED MARCH 2, 1979.
DECIDED APRIL 24, 1979.
Habeas corpus. Tattnall Superior Court. Before Judge Harvey.
James Shelton, Jr., pro se. Arthur K. Bolton, Attorney General, Susan V. Boleyn, Assistant Attorney General, for appellee.
The record supports the superior court's determination that Shelton's guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter was freely and voluntarily entered, and that his attorney competently represented him. Appellant has failed to show error in connection with any subsequent attempt, after sentencing, to withdraw the guilty plea.
Judgment affirmed. All the Justices concur.