State v. Lewis

Brazil, C.J.:

Jerome Lewis appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion to set aside his guilty plea and the presumptive sentence imposed by the court.

Lewis argues that the trial court abused its discretion by refusing to appoint new counsel and that it erred in denying his motion to withdraw his pleas, in imposing a presumptive sentence, and in refusing to consider an unaccepted plea offer as a factor for downward departure. Finally, he contends that his presumptive sentence of 692 months is cruel and unusual punishment.

We find no reversible error and affirm.

Lewis pled guilty and was…