Pitts v. State

RUFFIN, Presiding Judge.

In 1994, Gerald Pitts pleaded guilty to rape. In January 2003, Pitts, proceeding pro se, filed a motion for an out-of-time appeal and a “motion for sentence reduction.” The trial court denied Pitts’ motions, and this appeal ensued. Pitts argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion for an out-of-time appeal. Pitts also contends that (1) the State breached its plea agreement; (2) the trial court conducted an insufficient plea colloquy; (3) he received ineffective assistance of counsel; and (4) the trial court failed to inform him of his appellate rights. For…