Rightmire v. State

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The trial court denied appellant’s Rule 37 Petition wherein he sought to prove ineffective assistance of counsel. The court held (1) that the defendant was represented by an attorney at all important and vital stages of the proceedings; (2) that the attorney was competent and adequately represented the defendant; and, (3) that the defendant knowingly and voluntarily entered a plea of guilty.

On appeal appellant argues: (1) the trial court erred in finding appellant’s counsel was not ineffective; and, (2) the trial court erred in finding appellant’s entry of a guilty…