Belcher v. State

This is an appeal from the denial of post conviction relief. On April 14, 1971, defendant was charged by an affidavit which alleged that he did:

“. . .. feloniously, fraudulently and knowingly, utter, publish and pass, indorse and deliver to Kenneth B. Young as true and genuine a certain false, forged counterfeit check for the payment of money . . . well knowing said check to be false, forged and counterfeit. . . .”

Defendant originally plead not guilty. Later, with counsel, he appeared and indicated his desire to change his plea. The court then advised defendant at length of his rights and…