Hensley v. Commonwealth

OPINION

VANMETER, Judge.

A plea agreement in a criminal case is a contract which, upon performance, is binding on the Commonwealth and entitles a criminal defendant to the benefit of his bargain, subject to approval by the trial court. The issue we must resolve in this case is whether the Pulaski Circuit Court erred in its findings as to the terms of a plea agreement. We hold that it did not, and therefore affirm.

On January 29, 2004, Bennie Lee Hensley and Justin C. Warren broke into the home of Tommy Burton and stole a diamond ring and some firearms, including a rare gun described as a…