Jerome Milian v. State of Indiana

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Jerome Milian (“Milian”) appeals the trial court’s denial of his pro se motion to withdraw his guilty plea contending that the trial court abused its discretion by allowing him to proceed pro se in arguing the motion and denying his motion to withdraw his guilty plea.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Milian pleaded guilty to dealing in cocaine 1 as a Class A felony and to his status as an habitual substance offender. 2 The factual basis supporting his guilty plea establishes the following: On July 16, 2012, Milian was arrested by police officers after the completion…