Stoltz v. State

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Robert M. Stoltz appeals from the trial court's denial of his petition for post-convietion relief.

We affirm.

ISSUES

I. Whether Stoltz's guilty plea was voluntary.

II. Whether Stoltz was denied effective assistance of counsel.

FACTS

On June 12, 1986, Stoltz pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level greater than .10, a class D felony. At the guilty plea hearing, the trial court carefully advised Stoltz of the nature of the charges against him. Specifically, the trial court apprised Stoltz of the applicable punishment range, taking into…