Cade v. State

Jonathan William Cade was accused of obtaining drugs by fraud, a violation of § 20-2-70, Code of Alabama 1975. Represented by counsel, he pleaded guilty in open court and admitted three prior felony convictions. He signed an affidavit regarding the prior convictions, adding that he was represented by counsel in each. On the basis of a plea-bargain agreement, the court nol-prossed another pending case against Cade and sentenced him to 50 years' imprisonment. Appellant now contends that his prior convictions were not sufficiently proven. When an accused admits prior felony convictions, they are…