Stephen Wirthlin v. State of Indiana

Baker, Judge.

*701 [1] Stephen Wirthlin appeals the trial court's order denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Wirthlin argues that he did not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive his right to counsel at the initial or guilty plea hearings and that, as a result, he is entitled to withdraw his plea. We agree. Therefore, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Facts

[2] On February 28, 2017, the State charged Wirthlin with Level 6 felony possession of methamphetamine and two counts of Level 6 felony dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance.…