Frost v. State

Phipps, Judge.

Joel Michael Frost appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

Frost went to trial before a jury on seven counts of identity fraud. Shortly before closing arguments were to occur, Frost entered an Alford 1 plea to the charges and the trial court sentenced him. Frost was represented by counsel at the time of his trial and plea. Several days later, Frost filed a pro se motion to withdraw his guilty plea. A month later, represented by new counsel, he filed a motion to discharge his indictment and for…