Olguin v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Arturo Olguin entered a negotiated guilty plea to charges of rape, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. Approximately five years later, Olguin, appearing pro se, filed a motion for an out-of-time appeal. The trial court denied the motion, and Olguin appeals from that denial. Olguin contends that he was entitled to an out-of-time appeal since his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance at the guilty plea proceedings. We discern no error and affirm.

Decided February 19, 2009. Arturo Olguin, pro se. Daniel J. Porter, District Attorney, Trade H. Cason, Assistant District…