State v. Allen

Memorandum Decision

TOOMEY, Judge:

T1 David James Allen appeals his sentence, arguing that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by not asserting that Allen had mental-health issues as a defense for his probation violation. We affirm.

T2 On February 6, 2012, Allen pled guilty to one count of attempted distribution of a controlled substance, a third-degree felony. As part of the plea agreement, the State agreed to recommend the reduction of Allen's offense to a class A misdemeanor upon his successful completion of probation. Before sentencing, Allen moved to withdraw his guilty plea,…