Barnett v. State

ROBERTSON, Judge.

Jack D. Barnett (Barnett) appeals his conviction based on a guilty plea, of burglary, a class C felony. Barnett and two others burglarized the Custodius Construction Company in Brazil, Indiana. Barnett argues that the trial judge did not inform him of his rights, thereby making his plea involuntary, and that the court erred in modifying the plea bargaining agreement after accepting its terms. We affirm in part, and reverse in part.

Ind.Code 35 4.1 -1 3 dictates what procedures the trial court must follow when accepting a guilty plea. Likewise, the court is required by Ind.Code…