Hillenbrand v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

Harlan Hillenbrand appeals his convictions and argues that the trial court erred by not inquiring into whether he consented to his counsel’s admission of guilt during trial. Because the issue is not properly raised on direct appeal, we affirm.

During opening statements, Hillenb-rand’s counsel told the jury that Hillenb-rand was guilty of resisting arrest, battery on a law enforcement officer, and battery on police dogs, but that the evidence did not support the other charges of theft and attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Hillenbrand argues, and the State concedes,…