Boyette v. State

Beasley, Chief Judge.

Boyette was charged with two counts of rape, aggravated sodomy *594and burglary. Following a hearing, the trial court determined Boyette was competent to stand trial. Represented by a public defender, Boyette entered a negotiated plea of guilty but mentally ill to one count of rape and burglary. He received the recommended sentences of life in prison for rape and 20 years concurrent for burglary. The appeal is from the order denying Boyette’s motion to withdraw his plea of guilty.

1. Boyette challenges the trial court’s refusal to appoint counsel not employed by the public…