Taylor v. State

Jerome Taylor pleaded guilty to unlawful distribution of a controlled substance and was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. He now appeals, arguing that the trial court erred by rejecting his plea agreement and in denying his timely motion to withdraw the plea. We agree.

Taylor pleaded guilty on August 24, 1994, pursuant to a plea agreement. The record shows that Taylor's plea agreement did not recommend a specific sentence. However, it stated that the habitual felony offender act would not apply, and that his sentence would range from two to 20 years' imprisonment — as prescribed by…