Smith v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Christopher Smith was charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement, Smith pled guilty to robbery by intimidation and was sentenced as a first offender to 15 years with the first 10 years to be served in confinement. Three weeks later, Smith moved to withdraw his guilty plea on the ground that he did not understand the terms of the plea agreement or the consequences of his plea. The trial court denied Smith’s motion, and he now appeals. We affirm.

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