Magyar v. State

GRIFFIS, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. John Anthony Magyar appeals the Washington County Circuit Court’s order denying his motion for post-conviction collateral relief. Magyar asserts that: (1) his plea was not knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily given; (2) his counsel was ineffective; and (3) the trial court erred by not ordering an evidentiary hearing.

FACTS

¶ 2. Magyar pleaded guilty to sexual assault. At the time of his guilty plea, Magyar was a high school teacher. During the hearing, Magyar testified that his plea was given freely, voluntarily, and without coercion. The trial judge listed…