State v. Lamas

OPINION

MEYERSON, Judge.

In its petition for review, the state seeks review of the trial judge’s ruling setting aside the plea of guilty entered by respondent Lee Roy Lamas pursuant to a plea agreement on April 24, 1978.

I. FACTS

Lamas and his two companions were originally charged in an indictment filed on February 9, 1978 (Cause No. CR-100897). Lamas was charged with kidnapping with intent to commit rape; assault with a deadly weapon; rape, first degree; and lewd and lascivious acts. An allegation of a pri- or conviction was later added to the indictment. In a plea agreement, Lamas pled guilty…