Thompson v. State

Phipps, Judge.

After officers found weapons and cocaine in Thompson’s possession during a search following a traffic stop, he was indicted on nine charges. Following the trial court’s denial of his motion to suppress the evidence, in a negotiated plea agreement, he pled guilty to possession of cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to five years in prison for each offense. Although Thompson was represented by counsel below, he appeals pro se.

1. First, Thompson contends that the trial judge erred in accepting his guilty plea (a) without reading the indictment…