Dobbins v. State

PER CURIAM. 1

Introduction

Dale Dobbins was charged with possession of more than five grams of marijuana with intent to distribute, driving with a suspended license, and failure to maintain financial responsibility. 2 The parties negotiated a plea involving 10-years’ imprisonment and dismissal of one charge. Dobbins rejected it and, instead, entered an “open” plea of guilty. He relied on his attorney’s advice that, whatever sentence he received, he would be eligible to petition for early release pursuant to section 558.046 upon completion of a detoxification and rehabilitation program. The…