Bewley v. State

STATON, Judge.

Jerry Bewley appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief, raising the following two issues for our review:

I. Whether the trial court erred in accepting Bewley's guilty plea over his protestations of innocence.

II. Whether the trial court erred in enhancing the sentences for the crimes to which Bewley pled guilty.

We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Bewley indicated his intent to plead guilty to rape, robbery and burglary arising out of an incident whereby he and two accomplices entered the apartment of the victim, robbed her and raped her. At the…