Andrew Brasean Buchanan v. State of Iowa

DOYLE, Judge.

Andrew Buchanan appeals the denial of his application for postconviction relief. Upon our de novo review, we affirm.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings .

In 2013, Andrew Buchanan and Daevone Brown were charged by trial information with first-degree robbery, and a joint trial was set for June 2013. Prior thereto, a hearing to "make a record in this matter regarding the status of the plea negotiations" as to both defendants was held in May 2013. During the hearing, Buchanan and Brown each indicated he wanted to accept the plea offer extended by the State. However, after further…