State v. Moore

Richard Moore appeals his conviction and sentence on a charge of third degree assault, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion to withdraw his plea of guilty, and in computing his offender score. We reverse and remand for trial, concluding that the trial court erred in denying Moore’s motion to withdraw his plea.

Moore was charged in Pacific County Superior Court with ene count of indecent liberties. He subsequently pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third degree assault. Before sntering his plea to the reduced charge, Moore disclosed to the prosecuting attorney that,…