State v. Anyanwu

OPINION

HUDSON, Judge.

Appellant Richard Anyanwu challenges his conviction based on a plea agreement that was negotiated with the court, arguing that the district court impermissibly became a direct participant in the plea negotiations. Because the district court erred by improperly injecting itself into the plea agreement negotiations and promising a particular sentence in advance, we reverse arid reriiand.

FACTS

Appellant Richard Anyanwu allegedly shot H.I. while she was seated in her car, in her garage. The state charged Anyan-wu with attempted first-degree murder, and first- and second-degree…