State v. Happel

¶1 Tyson Lee Happel appeals from the judgment and order entered by the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County, sentencing him for the crimes of criminal endangerment and felony theft. He challenges the disposition of his motion for appointment of new counsel and to withdraw his guilty pleas. We affirm.

¶2 We consider the following issue:

¶3 Did the District Court err when inquiring into Happel’s complaint that defense counsel had rendered ineffective assistance?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶4 On January 5, 2009, the State charged Happel for assault with a weapon, two counts…