Middleton v. State

SHIELDS, Presiding Judge.

Rodney Middleton appeals the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief.

We affirm.

ISSUES

1. Whether there was a sufficient factual basis to support Middleton's guilty plea.

2. Whether the guilty plea court erred in not holding a comprehension hearing at the guilty plea proceeding or in refusing Middleton leave to withdraw his guilty plea.

3. Whether Middleton was denied effective assistance of counsel.

FACTS

During the guilty plea colloquy Middleton advised the guilty plea court that he "really use it", Record at 92, referring to heroin. Middleton's responses to…