Ransom v. State

JOHNSON, Presiding Judge.

Willie Ransom was indicted for aggravated stalking, family violence battery, and two counts of cruelty to children. Following the testimony of two key witnesses at trial, Ransom pled guilty to all charges. Several weeks after his plea and sentencing, Ransom moved to withdraw the plea, asserting that it was not freely and voluntarily entered. The trial court denied the motion, and Ransom appeals. Finding no error, we affirm.

When a defendant challenges the validity of his guilty plea, the state bears the burden of demonstrating that the plea was voluntarily and…