Purcell v. State

Archie Junior Purcell’s appeal from the denial of his Petition for Post-Conviction Relief presents two issues for review:

1. Did the trial court err in finding Purcell knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily entered a plea of guilty to a charge of assault and battery with intent to gratify sexual desires ? 1

2. Did the trial court err in finding that Purcell knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily waived his right to the assistance of counsel ?

We affirm.

ISSUE ONE: In his Petition for Post-Conviction Relief, Purcell alleges Indiana State Police Officer Loyd Heck threatened him with the…