State of Connecticut v. Earl C. Simpson Iii

Summary

The court held that the trial court conducted an adequate hearing on the defendant's motion to withdraw his Alford plea and properly denied the motion because the defendant's asserted basis was merely a change of mind, which was not a valid ground for withdrawal. The court also held that the defendant's complaints about counsel were not substantial enough to require an inquiry or hearing regarding new counsel. The judgment reversing the conviction was therefore reversed, and the case was remanded with direction to affirm the trial court's judgment.