State v. Walton

Don Reno Walton pled guilty to charges of distribution of crack cocaine and distribution of crack cocaine within proximity of a school. He appeals, arguing the circuit court did not have subject matter jurisdiction to accept his guilty plea to distribution within proximity of a school. We affirm. 1

At the plea proceeding, Walton waived presentment in writing and pled guilty to both of the above charges. The charges stemmed from his alleged sale of crack cocaine to a confidential informant on or about April 3, 2001 in York County. Walton was sentenced to time served and ordered to pay a $10,000…