Turman v. State

YOUNG, Judge.

Vernon Turman brought this action for post-conviction relief, seeking to set aside his earlier plea of guilty to the charge of Robbery, a Class B felony. The trial court denied Turman's petition, and he appeals, *631contending the trial court erred in finding his plea had been entered knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently.

We reverse.

Because Turman had the burden of proving he was entitled to post-conviction relief, he is here appealing a negative judgment. Early v. State, (1982) Ind., 442 N.E.2d 1071. We will reverse only if the trial court's decision is contrary to law. Id.…