State v. Mikulic

In this delayed appeal, defendant Andrew Mikulic challenges his convictions on two counts of robbery. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

On December 9, 1993, defendant was indicted for two counts of robbery with violence specifications and one count of felonious assault with two violence specifications. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and counsel was assigned to represent him. The record next indicates that the state and defense counsel entered into plea negotiations, and on December 17, 1993, the court held the following…