Ewing v. State

Appellant, Charles Ewing, pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying a pistol without a license in violation of the Uniform Firearms Act. The plea resulted from a plea bargain whereby the state agreed to recommend an executed five year sentence and dismiss several other felony charges pending against Ewing. After he commenced serving the sentence, Ewing petitioned to have his plea set aside pursuant to Indiana Rules of Procedure, Post-Conviction Remedy Rule 1. The trial court denied relief. This appeal follows.

Ewing’s plea was entered on September 7, 1973, before a judge pro tern. On July 26,…