State v. Nesbitt

Charvus Nesbitt (Appellant) appeals the circuit court’s finding that he entered knowing and voluntary Alford 1 pleas as to three of four charges listed in a negotiated plea agreement. On appeal, Appellant argues that his negotiated plea agreement was a “package deal,” and that because his plea for one of the charges was invalid, his pleas for the remaining three charges were likewise invalid. We affirm as modified.

Facts/Procedural Background

On December 7, 2010, Appellant and three co-conspirators arranged to purchase marijuana from Daniel Landrum (the victim) at the victim’s mobile home,…