Newton v. State

ALOK AHUJA, Judge.

Paul Newton pled guilty to the felony of attempt to produce a controlled substance (by growing marijuana plants) and to misdemeanor domestic assault. He filed a motion for post-conviction relief under Supreme Court Rule 24.035, which the circuit court denied following an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.

Factual Background

Newton was charged in the Circuit Court of Buchanan County with the felony of attempt to produce a controlled substance and with misdemeanor domestic assault. On June 10, 2008, he pled guilty to both counts. The court accepted his pleas, finding that they were…