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properly concluded that his actions in failing to pursue a plea did not constitute ineffective assistance of counsel. See Bishop v. State, 266 Ga.App. 129, 133(4) (596 S.E.2d 674) (2004).” Accord, Terrell v. State , 276 Ga.App. 105, 622 S.E.2d 434 (October 25, 2005) (failure to initiate plea negotiations does not constitute ineffective assistance); Simmons v. State , 309 Ga.App. 369, 710 S.E.2d 193 (March 30, 2011) (no ineffective assistance for failure to negotiate plea deal on multiple charges in two counties, citing Terrell ). Franks v. State, 278 Ga. 246, 599 S.E.2d 134 (June 28, 2004). Counsel was not ineffective for failing “to effectively pursue a plea bargain with the State” where the evidence on motion for new trial showed that neither the DA nor the defendant was amenable to any plea. Accord, Cater v. State , 280 Ga.App. 891, 635 S.E.2d 246 (August 2, 2006) (“the assistant district attorney had a great deal of confidence in his case and was not interested in negotiating a plea”); Lawson v. State , 280 Ga.App. 870, 635 S.E.2d 259 (August 2, 2006); Garrett v. State , 285 Ga.App. 282, 645 S.E.2d 718 (May 8, 2007) (defendant rejected State’s offer); Port v. State , 295 Ga.App. 109, 671 S.E.2d 200 (November 14, 2008) (defendant rejected sentence indicated by trial court on plea); Wright v. State , 322 Ga.App. 622, 745 S.E.2d 866 (July 3, 2013) (defendant advised of offer and maximum sentence on record, “was not willing to accept any plea deal that required confinement.”). Baskin v. State, 267 Ga.App. 711, 600 S.E.2d 599 (May 5, 2004). Defendant contends he received ineffective assistance of counsel because his trial attorney didn’t encourage him to accept a plea offer when he should have. “[E]ven if the evidence affirmatively showed that trial counsel did not give such encouragement or advice to Baskin, the Georgia Supreme Court has explained that ‘[o]bjective professional standards dictate that a defendant, absent extenuating circumstances, is entitled to be told that an offer to plead guilty has been made and to be advised of the consequences of the choices confronting him.’ Lloyd v. State, 258 Ga. 645, 648(2)(a), 373 S.E.2d 1 (1988). The Court has not held that in addition, defense counsel is required to give his opinion as to whether the defendant should accept the offer. Indeed, ‘[a]fter being provided informed legal advice, it is the defendant, not the attorney, who makes the ultimate decision about whether or not to plead guilty. [Cit.]’ Johnson v. State, 276 Ga. 57, 60(4)(a), 573 S.E.2d 362 (2002). Thus, any opinion from trial counsel about the ultimate wisdom of accepting a guilty-plea offer might be helpful to the defendant but certainly is not required.” Carson v. State, 264 Ga.App. 763, 592 S.E.2d 161 (December 1, 2003). Calculating that the victim of his armed robbery might die of cancer before trial, defendant rejected state’s plea offer, which was then withdrawn. State then gave notice it intended to ask for recidivist sentencing – mandatory life without parole. Defendant contends counsel was ineffective for not advising him that such sentence would be mandated upon conviction, and counsel testified at hearing on motion for new trial that he didn’t realize the sentence would be mandatory until just before trial started. Held, however, that defendant did not receive ineffective assistance, inasmuch as counsel advised defendant that a life sentence was possible. “ Carson knew ‘that the consequences of refusing the State’s plea offer could be harsher than the consequences of accepting it,’ …. That is all the law requires.” Defendant can’t show that he’s been prejudiced by inadequate information about the consequences of accepting a plea without a showing “‘that [at the time the defendant rejected the plea he] was amenable to the offer made by the state.’ [Cit.] Here, the evidence indicates that Carson had no intention of accepting the State’s plea offer because he was aware that the victim… might be deceased by the time of the trial if trial were delayed.” Physical precedent only; Judge Phipps writes lengthy dissent, arguing that defendant must be advised on mandatory sentence. Accord, Wallace v. State , 238 Ga.App. 69, 517 S.E.2d 801 (May 12, 1999); Smith v. State , 289 Ga.App. 742, 658 S.E.2d 156 (February 6, 2008) (to show ineffective assistance, defendant must show that he was amenable to State’s offer); Crutchfield v. State , 291 Ga.App. 24, 660 S.E.2d 878 (April 10, 2008) (same as Smith ); Terry v. State , 284 Ga. 119, 663 S.E.2d 704 (July 7, 2008); Childrey (November 26, 2008), above ; Miller v. State , 305 Ga.App. 620, 700 S.E.2d 617 (August 19, 2010) (same as Smith ); Harris v. State , 334 Ga.App. 456, 779 S.E.2d 692 (November 13, 2015) (no ineffective assistance where defendant was advised of possible life sentence, even if not advised that it would be mandatory). McElroy v. State, 244 Ga.App. 500, 536 S.E.2d 188 (June 20, 2000). Aggravated assault conviction affirmed; no ineffective assistance based on counsel’s advice to accept State’s plea recommendation. Defendant rejected that advice, and received a longer sentence after trial. “Counsel had a duty to inform McElroy of the State's plea offer. See Larochelle v. State, 219 Ga.App. 792, 795(3), 466 S.E.2d 672 (1996). Her advice to him was sound. Moreover, McElroy can show no prejudice, because he did not accept the offer.” Gary v. State, 241 Ga.App. 76, 526 S.E.2d 148 (November 23, 1999). Defendant’s conviction for reckless conduct affirmed; no ineffective assistance based on counsel’s failure to inform him of plea negotiations with the prosecutor.