State v. Howell

HOLOHAN, Justice:

The appellant, Raymond Wayne Howell, Jr., was charged by information with robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He entered a plea of not guilty. A plea bargain was arranged with the State that an amended information would be filed, charging attempted robbery, to which the appellant was to plead guilty, and the deputy county attorney would recommend a sentence of not more than 21 years.

Appellant appeared before the court with counsel, and, pursuant to the plea arrangement, the amended information was filed. The trial court, before accepting the plea, interrogated the…