State v. Johnson

In his brief appellant discusses two assignments of error: (1) That the defendant’s plea of guilty to the charges in the bills of indictment was not entered freely, understandingly and voluntarily, and (2) that the sentences imposed were cruel, unjust and excessive. Defendant’s counsel concedes that these assignments of error are without merit.

The record contains an affidavit executed by the defendant setting out, among other things, that he understood the charges against him, that he did in fact plead guilty to the charges, that he understood he had a right to plead not guilty and be tried…