Whorton v. State

During October 1981, the defendant was charged in a three-count indictment with burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property. On February 4, 1982, he entered a guilty plea to the indictment and the trial court set sentencing for April 9, 1982.

On April 9, the defendant moved to withdraw his plea. The court granted the motion and set the case for trial on June 14, 1982. Then on May 18, 1982, defendant's appointed counsel withdrew and substitute counsel was named to represent him. The second attorney also withdrew and, on May 26, 1982, the defendant retained other counsel who now represents…