State v. Shanks

Steven J. Shanks appeals his conviction on the grounds that his motion to withdraw a guilty plea, brought prior to sentencing, was improperly denied. We reverse and remand, holding that Shanks offered fair and just reasons for withdrawal, that the reasons were supported by the record and that the motion therefore should have been granted. We do not address Shanks' alternative grounds for relief.

On July 31, 1987, Shanks entered a negotiated plea of guilty to the felony charges of injury by conduct regardless of life and criminal damage to property. On September 21, prior to sentencing, Shanks…