Haggins v. State

Weltner, Justice.

Haggins was indicted for felony murder, theft by taking, and several other offenses.1 He appeared with appointed counsel and ten*189dered pleas of guilty to the murder and the theft by taking charges. After extensive questioning by the court and advice as to his rights, his pleas were accepted, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment plus a term of years. The remaining counts of the indictment were the subject of a nolle prosequi order. Haggins filed a notice of appeal from the convictions, contending that his guilty pleas were not made knowingly and voluntarily.

Decided April…