Tanner v. State
Tanner v. State
Opinion of the Court
Alfonso Tanner appeals his convictions and sentences, contending that the trial court abused its discretion by denying him an opportunity to file a motion to withdraw his no contest pleas prior to sentencing. The written plea agreement between Tanner and the State called for him to be designated as a habitual felony offender. The State furnished Tanner with notices of intent to seek enhanced sentences both as
Given the confusing state of the record, we conclude that the court’s refusal to provide Tanner an opportunity to file a motion to withdraw his plea was an abuse of discretion. Accordingly, we reverse and remand with directions that Tanner be given an opportunity to file a motion to withdraw his pleas.
REVERSED AND REMANDED.
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