Brightman v. State

SHEPARD, Chief Justice.

Appellant Paul L. Brightman pled guilty to two counts of murder pursuant to a plea agreement. In exchange for his plea and agreement to testify in the trial of Sean Rich, the State dismissed Brightman's remaining charges (including two other mur der counts, nine felony counts, and a misdemeanor).

In this direct appeal, Brightman challenges the trial court's denial of his motion to withdraw his guilty ples, and the denial of his motion seeking to prevent the State from opposing his withdrawal.

Facts and Procedural History

On January 28, 1998, the State charged Brightman…