State v. Reaves

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Ronald Reaves pleaded guilty to second degree rape in exchange for a binding agreement providing a maximum of 15 years in the penitentiary and dropping the alternative kidnapping charges. Circuit Court Judge Merton Tice, Jr. informed Reaves that if the court was not going to adhere to the plea agreement, Reaves would have the opportunity to withdraw his guilty plea. Judge Tice sentenced Reaves to 20 years in the penitentiary, with 10 suspended, believing that this was within the plea agreement terms. Reaves appeals, raising three issues. Because the circuit court…