State v. Lundy

The state appeals an order granting Pierre-John Lundy’s motions to vacate his pleas, judgments, and sentences. Because the trial court erred by not directing the state to respond to Lundy’s motions and in failing to hold an evidentiary hearing where it was clear that one was needed, we must reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Lundy, a Haitian national in the United States on temporary protected status, was charged with various misdemeanor and felony crimes in three separate cases and entered pleas of nolo contendere in all three cases at a single hearing. The trial court withheld…