Washington v. State

Appellant challenges the denial of his motion to withdraw plea and his sentences which represent departures from the guidelines. We affirm the trial court’s denial of appellant’s motion to withdraw plea, but reverse his sentences and remand to the trial court for resentencing.

Appellant was charged with two counts of carrying a concealed firearm. On April 12, 1985, he pleaded guilty to both counts. The trial judge advised appellant that he would place him on probation if he had no prior felony convictions or violent offenses. The trial judge further advised appellant that if he failed to…