Dennis v. State

JAMES M. SMART, JR., Judge.

Michael Dennis appeals the denial of his motion filed under Rule 24.035 for post-conviction relief. He contends that he was not adequately informed that he would not be able to withdraw his plea of guilty if the court chose not to follow the prosecution’s recommendation, and that, accordingly, his plea was involuntary. We reverse the judgment denying his motion and remand the case to the trial court to allow the defendant to withdraw his guilty plea.

Statement of Facts

On February 19, 2001, Michael C. Dennis was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled…