Ford v. State

MILLS, Judge.

Appellant-defendant was charged with two counts of robbery. Pursuant to plea bargaining, he pled nolo contendere to one count, and the other count was dismissed. He was sentenced to a term of ten years. The sole issue is whether the trial court erred when it accepted defendant’s plea without advising him of his right against self-incrimination; of his right to a jury trial; and of his right to confront his accusers.

At the arraignment, the following occurred :

1. The defendant was informed of the charges against him.

2. He stated that he had not been threatened, intimidated or…